About the role#
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager for the Ground Systems Intern Development Section in Manhattan Beach, California. This role involves leading a team of 8 to 12 engineering interns working on ground-based electronics technologies. You will balance these management responsibilities alongside your existing project duties, which are expected to occupy 5 to 10 percent of your time.
What you'll do#
- Provide leadership and direction to section members.
- Manage performance, including engagement strategies and corrective actions.
- Coordinate staffing and destaffing actions with various programs.
- Ensure interns follow required engineering processes and tools.
- Handle college recruiting, hiring decisions, and onboarding.
- Manage daily operations such as awards, performance evaluations, and salary reviews.
- Mentor interns and ensure proper charging practices.
- Represent the department at staffing meetings and attend recruiting events.
- Collaborate with functional management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and Project Managers.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of engineering experience, or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline with 3 years of engineering experience.
- Experience in Ground Systems Engineering.
- Familiarity with Ground Systems Products.
- Experience collaborating with Engineering and Production disciplines, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or Project Management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- An active Top Secret clearance with SCI access is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Manhattan Beach, California.
- Work is 100 percent on-site.
- This is a full-time role.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a defense and space manufacturing company founded in 1994. It operates globally and maintains a workforce of over 86,000 employees. The company focuses on areas including autonomous systems, cyber security, space, and logistics. Its headquarters are located in Falls Church, Virginia.
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