Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.

Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 to join our team of qualified individuals working at our Research and Advanced Design, Engineering Integration and Execution team. This hands-on leadership position is located onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

As an engineering manager of a Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls section, you will be a functional manager reporting to the Flight Sciences & Vehicle Controls Department of the Research and Advanced Design, Engineering Integration and Execution team in the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector. You will be responsible for the people, processes, tools, and technology to meet the current and future Flight Controls design analysis needs of unclassified and classified programs in Rancho Bernardo, California. In this role, you will support program activity and perform the functional management role at approx. 20% and concurrent ~80% engineering responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical oversight to a discipline team of Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) engineers, provide technical oversight across the sector, including independent reviews of major programs, support of proposal, and identification of technology needs
• Manage a team of engineers supporting people, processes, tools, and technology
• Provide Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) technical and programmatic guidance to programs
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to team members
• Coordinate staffing with IPTs and support staffing processes, review resumes, conduct interviews, and grow and maintain critical skillsets
• Establish and maintain processes, design manuals, and common tools for programs across the discipline Center of Technical Excellence (COTE)
• Identify capital assets, indirect, and training budgets required for personnel to perform statements of work
• Facilitate and promote improvement initiatives, and share any lessons learned and best practices between programs and engineering teams
• Administer Quarterly Connections performance reviews, bonus plan, and salary review processes in conjunction with program IPT leaders and the Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls leadership team
• Interface with customers to define study areas and report status on current programs and technology development efforts
• May interface with management and technical teams to define business relationships and technology initiatives for both IRAD (Internal Research and Development) and CRAD (Contractual Research and Development) efforts

Our leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing : upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise : holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer : setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years of relevant professional/military experience; OR Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 7 years of relevant professional/military experience
• Must have prior leadership experience within an engineering team environment
• Must have a background in and demonstrated experience with Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls Design & Analysis
• Must have Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) knowledge with experience analyzing either subsonic, supersonic, or hypersonic aircraft or missile systems
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance prior to start
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current, in-scope Secret clearance (or higher) ( Highly preferred)
• Experience in technical leadership and guidance to Flight Sciences & Vehicle Controls discipline areas
• Experience in Flight Sciences & Vehicle Controls processes and products throughout the program life cycle
• Demonstrated ability to and/or experience leading an engineering or cross-functional team

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.