Sr. Engineering Design Manager – 3
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United States-California-San Diego
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience in mechanical, structural, or related engineering disciplines (e.g., aerospace, space, or other mission‑critical hardware domains).
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing an engineering team on structural or mechanical design efforts.
- Aerospace experience with product definition (specifications, SOWs, drawings, ICD compliance) and design and verification processes.
- Understanding of aerospace composite tooling, including layup molds, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Experience with composite manufacturing processes and applications.
- Proficiency in CAD and PLM systems (e.g., Siemens NX and Teamcenter) and in drawing generation, including GD&T.
- Demonstrated experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) principles and mistake‑proofing.
- Demonstrated ability to build engagement and foster a positive, inclusive team culture.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Nice to have
- 5 years of management experience leading structural or mechanical design efforts.
- Extensive experience with composite/metallic assemblies and associated materials, adhesives, and fasteners.
- Extensive experience in the design of composite structures and associated manufacturing tooling.
- Experience with end‑item test design and support, including static and dynamic testing.
- Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement across design and configuration management.
- Broad understanding of engineering, manufacturing, cost and schedule execution, scope management, and risk management.
- Experience leading or partnering with Configuration Management teams and processes.
- Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.
Full description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Engineering Design Manager – 3 to join the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit in San Diego, CA, supporting the PASS operating unit. This position is 100% onsite and reports to the Director of Engineering.
The MEP Business Unit designs, builds, and delivers space, defense, and aviation‑related systems for customers worldwide. Our products include satellites and associated space components and services, launch vehicles and propulsion systems, missile products and subsystems, defense electronics, precision weapons, armament systems, and advanced aerospace structures.
As Sr. Engineering Design Manager – 3, you will provide both technical and programmatic leadership for a multi‑disciplined Design Engineering and Configuration Management team, with responsibility for product performance, quality, technical execution, schedule, and cost. You will lead a team of Mechanical Design Engineers, Tool Engineers, and Configuration Management professionals, ensuring the team has the people, tools, skills, and culture needed to support current programs and enable future growth.
The ideal candidate is a positive, visible leader who can develop talent, build an engaged, high‑performing team, and enhance our design and configuration management capabilities in a healthy, high‑impact organization.
Job Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following: People Leadership & Culture
- Lead a multi‑discipline engineering team (Mechanical Design, Tooling, Configuration Management) supporting critical PASS programs.
- Manage staffing, resource allocation, and development plans; conduct regular .