Manager Engineering Technical Support, Level 1

Northrop Grumman

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On-site
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
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Full-time
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25 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Manager Engineering Technical Support, Level 1

The Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 1 joins the Space Sector team to lead a hands-on manufacturing team focused on antenna development, integration, build, and test from prototype through production. This role involves overseeing daily technical support for antenna hardware and electronics, including radome, wing, and antenna assemblies with machine shop support. Key responsibilities include providing staffing, coaching, and performance management for technicians while using performance data like yield, cycle time, and defect trends to improve processes. The position requires partnering with RF and antenna design, quality, and supply chain teams to execute on flight and IRAD hardware. Necessary expertise includes supporting RF or antenna hardware and electronics in development or production environments, with preferred experience in phased-array antennas, beamforming ICs, control buses, and embedded firmware interfaces.

What you'll do

  • Lead a hands-on manufacturing team responsible for antenna development, integration, build, and test.
  • Manage technician staffing, work assignments, coaching, and performance management.
  • Use performance data like yield and cycle time to improve processes and standardize work.
  • Oversee daily technical support for antenna hardware, electronics, and machine shop support.
  • Partner with RF, design, quality, and supply chain teams to execute hardware projects.
  • Support hands-on onsite work in laboratory and manufacturing settings.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with professional experience, Master’s degree with professional experience, or experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 3+ years of experience supporting RF or antenna hardware or antenna electronics in development or production environments.
  • Ability to support hands-on onsite work in lab and manufacturing settings.
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred).
  • 5–8 years of relevant experience in antenna development, antenna electronics, or RF hardware support (preferred).
  • Experience with phased-array antennas, beamforming ICs, control buses, and embedded firmware interfaces (preferred).
  • Active clearance, or ability to obtain one, if required for the role (preferred).
  • U.S. Citizenship.

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