Mechanical Engineering Manager Security Clearance

Position: Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 with Security Clearance
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Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 in Hardware Engineering within the Mission Systems Sector that will play a key role in the mission to protect our military personnel. The Hardware Engineering organization is dedicated to consistently providing high quality product designs in support of multiple product areas. The RF Business Unit Mechanical team provides concept-to-production development, test, and integration for all types Systems including circuit card assemblies to Line Replaceable Units (LRU).

The Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 will have relevant experience in one or more of the following disciplines: mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, integration & test, electrical engineering, or hardware engineering. The candidate should be familiar with manufacturing and procurement. Responsibilities include the ability to oversee project execution, maintain staffing across multiple programs, monitor and improve design processes, provide collaboration internal and external to the Hardware Engineering (HWE) organization, as well as training and development of the engineering staff.

A Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 will have demonstrated highly ethical behavior, and will have developed strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. He or she will have demonstrated success in leading teams, overseeing project execution, and representing the organization as a prime point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers. This position will be full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL.

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Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline and minimum 8 years relevant experience; or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or similar discipline with minimum 6 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and building teams on complex technical projects
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement initiatives
• Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors
• Must have people management experience prior
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering circuit card assembly development
• Prior success in leading and developing technical staff - discipline or IPT lead levels are acceptable Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $ The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a…