Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

. Perform functional management activities and Sentinel program responsibilities .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $126,600 - $219,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in functional management and technical leadership, with a strong focus on team development, performance management, and engineering analysis. Proficient in utilizing tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, and VBA to drive project success and ensure quality outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical LeadershipEngineering Analysis PrinciplesAbaqus, Ansys, FEMAPVBA, Python, MATLABAgile Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Functional ManagementPerformance ManagementEngineering AnalysisProject LeadershipAnalytic Methods Development

Soft Skills

MentorshipTeam DevelopmentCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AbaqusAnsysFEMAPMATHCADTeamCenter CPLMJIRA

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in STEMActive DoD Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program Approval

Industry Keywords

Sentinel ProgramTechnical ReviewsEarned Value TrackingPerformance AssessmentsContinuous Evaluation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform functional management activities and Sentinel program responsibilities
Provide career mentorship and operational support to a Functional Home Room team of 10–15 individual contributors
Recruit, staff, retain talent, manage performance, and provide process familiarization and training
Support technical program activities under the Sentinel Command Systems Hardware Design Integration team
Lead CS hardware analysis across structural, electrical, and thermal analysis disciplines
Assess issues and develop solutions addressing productivity, quality, cost, and schedule objectives
Develop and maintain team progress metrics
Support earned value tracking and reporting
Control and assign tasking within the group
Participate in technical reviews and ensure quality and applicability of analysis work products
Grow, develop, and manage a diverse team of analysts
Interface with internal and external customers
Participate in ROM development and Basis of Estimates as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of experience
Active DoD Secret or higher clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period
Experience in a technical leadership/management role
Experience writing and presenting technical content
Basic understanding of and experience with engineering analysis principles
Familiarity with Abaqus, Ansys, FEMAP, MATHCAD, Capital or equivalents
At least 1 year leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
Experience with VBA, Python, or MATLAB
Experience leading teams and training others
Experience with individual contributor performance assessments
Experience developing and implementing analytic methods for test, validation, and qualification
TeamCenter CPLM experience
Experience in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA
U.S. citizenship required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Company paid holidays
Disability insurance
Savings plan