Aeronautical Engineering Manager 2 – Environmental Controls, Subsystems Engineering

Northrop Grumman

. Lead a team of 8–15 Subsystems Engineers .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $161,100 - $241,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams and managing the development of Environmental Control Systems, with a strong focus on system design, analysis, and performance validation. Proficient in utilizing advanced engineering tools and methodologies to drive system improvements and ensure compliance with technical requirements.

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Team LeadershipEnvironmental Control Systems DevelopmentSiemens AMESIMMATLAB/SimulinkCATIA V5

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Hard Skills

Engineering ExperienceFluid/ThermodynamicsSystem SizingECS Component SelectionTechnical Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Performance ManagementCollaborationTechnical Presentation

Tools & Technologies

TeamCenter EngineerEnterprise3D Modeling

Certifications & Qualifications

Active US Government Secret ClearanceActive US Government Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

Subsystem Installation DesignFuel SystemsEnvironmental Control SystemsSystem Leakage CalculationsPressurization Control Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of 8–15 Subsystems Engineers
Hire, develop, train, and retain section talent, including university and experienced hires
Provide leadership and direction and manage employee performance
Serve as responsible engineer for the program’s Environmental Control System (ECS)
Respond to ECS needs from users, customers, and program leadership
Collaborate with other teams and disciplines on environmental and ECS needs
Develop test, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures; perform data analysis and provide verification artifacts
Define and champion system improvements and changes
Lead mechanical design and system development to produce drawings and manufacturing-ready documentation
Lead software requirements management and system development
Represent engineering in supplier management for key system suppliers; manage performance, technical flow-down, and manufacturing/assembly issue resolution
Define and validate performance, mass, structural, thermal, fluid-dynamic, and durability requirements
Perform system and component sizing, calculations, and analyses
Coordinate interfaces, timing, packaging, routing, and certification evidence across propulsion, systems, avionics, structures, thermal, manufacturing, and test teams
Perform a role split of approximately 85% technical statement of work and 15% functional homeroom manager statement of work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university, with 9 years of engineering experience; or Masters in STEM and 7 years of engineering experience
Experience with development, design, or sustainment of Fuel or Environmental Control Systems
Experience applying Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar analysis tools
Active US Government Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment into Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR) prior to commencement of employment
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Experience leading an engineering team or project
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Active US Government Top Secret or higher clearance
Experience using CATIA V5 to examine 3D models
Experience with complex Fuel or Environmental Control System design and analysis
Experience sizing and selecting ECS components, including fans, valves, and heat exchangers
Technical skills in fluid/thermodynamics, pressurization control systems, system leakage calculations, and system sizing
Experience with subsystem installation design
Experience presenting technical content to upper management
Experience using TeamCenter Engineer and Enterprise to locate and examine technical data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business