Join Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems team as a Manager Engineering Technical Support 2 in Redondo Beach, CA, where you will lead a diverse group of Spacecraft Engineering Technicians and Test Conductors through all phases of integration and test for P093 R-Systems hardware. Your daily responsibilities include overseeing task allocation, resolving conflicts, managing budgets, and fostering an inclusive environment that promotes continuous improvement. Ideal candidates possess a STEM degree plus relevant experience, active SCI clearance, and proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams within IT&L campaigns. Strong technical expertise with space vehicle systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage dynamic schedules are essential. Preferred qualifications include hands-on familiarity with P093 R-Systems hardware and demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams through demanding environments.
Skills
Spacecraft mechanical systems
Integration and Test processes
Resource allocation
Schedule execution
Workforce development
Technical problem solving
Root cause analysis
Change implementation
SCI clearance
P093 R-Systems hardware
Leadership
Strategic thinking
Planning
Management abilities
Communication skills
Conflict resolution
What you'll do
Oversee daily prioritization and tasking of engineering technician crews across production activities.
Serve as first line adjudicator for resource conflicts among technician teams.
Manage indirect budgets and capital assets for the program.
Conduct performance management, including compensation and employee development.
Engage with functional homerooms to develop sustainable staffing plans.
Promote an inclusive workplace that fosters community building and strong relationships.
Support process improvement initiatives and corrective action implementation.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree in STEM plus 5 years of technical experience or equivalent.
Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams within IT&L campaigns.
Extensive technical expertise with space vehicle mechanical systems and testing procedures.
Strong short-term and long-term planning skills for resource allocation and workforce development.
Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required at time of application.
Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities.
Market check
Salary context
This
$146,600–$219,800
range sits above
58%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$130,000–$209,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$143,248–$205,000
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
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