Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 1

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 1 to lead a hands-on manufacturing team focused on antenna development, integration, build, and test from prototype through production. This role is 100% onsite in Redondo Beach, CA and supports antenna hardware and electronics in lab and manufacturing environments.

In this position, you will use performance and quality data to strengthen process consistency, guide technician execution, and coordinate daily technical support across antenna hardware and electronics. The manager will also partner with RF and antenna design, Antenna and Electronics assy (M2N) test, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver flight and IRAD hardware.

Responsibilities

• Use performance data such as yield, first pass yield, cycle time, and defect trends to improve processes and standardize work.
• Provide staffing, work assignment, coaching, and performance management for technicians while fostering a safe, high-performance team environment.
• Oversee daily technical support for antenna hardware and electronics, including radome, wing, and antenna assy with accompanying machine shop support.
• Partner with RF and antenna design, Antenna and Electronics assy (M2N) test, quality, and supply chain teams to execute on flight and IRAD hardware.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience.
• May consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start.
• 3+ years of experience supporting RF or antenna hardware or antenna electronics in development or production environments.
• Ability to support hands-on onsite work in lab and manufacturing settings.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses
• In Vice President or Director positions, eligibility for Long Term Incentives

Additional Information

• Travel: 10% of the time
• Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available
• Salary range: USD 121,000 - 181,600 per year
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in antenna development, antenna electronics, or RF hardware support
• Experience with phased-array antennas, beamforming ICs, control buses, and embedded firmware interfaces
• Active clearance, or ability to obtain one, if required for the role

U.S. Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.