Structural Engineering Manager 1

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Structural Engineering Manager 1 based out of Linthicum, MD.

This position is for a Functional Manager of Structural Analysts, supporting the Mission Systems Sector, in the Mechanical Analysis Section of the Mechanical Technology and Design Services department (at Baltimore, MD, located near BWI).  The manager will be responsible for both functional management and technical supervision of a Structural Analysis team of about 5 to 8 Structural Analysts.  The manager also ensures that the people, processes, and tools are in place to maintain program cost and schedule performance, while meeting program customer structural design requirements.

This is a dual role manager position, involving technical responsibilities as well.  These include oversight of the structural analysis activities for electronics and antenna structures, in varying environments, including airborne, space, maritime and land based.  Technical areas of proficiency include leading a structural analysis team (“stress lead”), knowledge of load paths, and structural analysis (static, fatigue, vibration).  The manager will also be responsible for attending internal technical reviews and customer reviews, analysis/test report approval, and structural trade studies.

The manager is also responsible for staffing plans, staff performance evaluation, goal planning, process improvement, roadmap development, and hiring to manage analysis demand and skill attrition.  The manager will be able to lead through positive changes, as a champion for improvement and innovation.  Employee engagement and development will be maintained through a combination of training, employee career coaching, mentoring, identification of stretch assignments, and engagement action planning.  The manager will be able to meet performance goals with consideration for work/life balance of the staff.  The candidate should have strong communications skills, and an ability to build and maintain relationships with direct staff, customers, and cross organization partners.

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active U.S Government Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active US. Government Secret prior to start.

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance prior to starting.
• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
• 2+ years of experience leading small teams in a technical, program, project, or functional/people management capacity
• 5+ years of experience performing classical and finite element analysis

• A current/active US Government Secret clearance
• Demonstrated success leading high performing teams (technical, Integrated Product Team Lead, Agile, or functional management)
• Expertise with SimCenter 3D (NX.CAE), ANSYS, or Patran/NASTRAN,
• Expertise with Siemens NX
• Expertise with classical structural analysis methods
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives, or introduction of new tools projects

• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent verbal and written communication, cross organization collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!