Manager Engineering Technical Support, Level 2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Salary
$146,600–$219,800 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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

Northrop Grumman currently has 679 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,600–$179,400 across 332 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager Engineering Technical Support, Level 2

The Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 2 joins the Space Sector team to lead a hands-on manufacturing team focused on antenna development, integration, build, and test from prototype through production. The manager oversees daily technical support for antenna hardware and electronics, including radome, wing, and antenna assemblies with machine shop support. Key responsibilities include using performance data like yield, cycle time, and defect trends to improve processes, while providing strategic solutions for staffing, coaching, and performance management. The role requires partnering with RF and antenna design, quality, and supply chain teams to execute flight and IRAD hardware. Required skills include experience with RF or antenna hardware, phased-array antennas, beamforming ICs, control buses, and embedded firmware interfaces in development or production environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead a hands-on manufacturing team responsible for antenna development, integration, build, and test from prototype through production.
  • Use performance data like yield, cycle time, and defect trends to improve processes and standardize work.
  • Provide strategic solutions for staffing, work assignments, coaching, and performance management for technicians.
  • Manage costs, schedules, quality performance, and shopload while providing dotted line supervision of support groups.
  • Oversee daily technical support for antenna hardware, electronics, radomes, wings, and machine shop support.
  • Partner with RF, design, test, quality, and supply chain teams to execute flight and IRAD hardware projects.

What we're looking for

  • Active SCI clearance is required at the time of application.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • 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.
  • Experience supporting 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).

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