Manager Energetics Engineering 3

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 is seeking a Senior Manager, Facilities Engineering to lead a multi-site engineering organization supporting four campuses: Bacchus, Clearfield, Copper Crossing, and Promontory. This leader will oversee 5 direct managers and approximately 90 engineers and designers, ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective technical solutions aligned with program and operational objectives. The role requires a strong balance of technical leadership, people development, and operational execution across a complex, multi-site environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering organization across multiple campuses Establish and drive facility engineering standards, ensuring consistency, compliance, and technical excellence Ensure alignment with safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements across all programs and infrastructure projects Provide leadership for capital projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and delivery Oversee engineering support for construction, installation, testing, and project closeout activities Partner cross-functionally with program teams, operations, EHS, and leadership to deliver integrated solutions Lead manpower planning, forecasting, and resource allocation to meet evolving business needs Develop and manage department budgets, including capital planning and cost estimation inputs for proposals Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean methodologies and reliability-centered strategies Set clear performance expectations; provide coaching, feedback, and formal performance evaluations Mentor and develop both leaders and individual contributors, building a strong leadership pipeline Foster a culture aligned with company values, with a strong emphasis on safety, accountability, and collaboration As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline(Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) 10 years of engineering experience with a BS, and 8 years of experience with a Master's in areas such as design, process, manufacturing, or quality engineering Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Experience leading or managing technical teams in a complex, cross-functional environment Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges and drive results across organizations Strong financial acumen, including experience with capital planning, budgeting, or cost management Proven ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional partnerships Preferred Qualifications Experience in a formal engineering management or senior leadership role Background in facilities engineering, infrastructure design, or industrial systems Experience supporting large-scale capital projects (design, installation, budget, and schedule ownership) Knowledge of construction management, estimating, and project execution practices Familiarity with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Experience working with propellants, energetics, or explosive environments Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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