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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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. Job Description Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!We are looking for you to join our team as a Hardware Engineering Manager 1 based out of Woodland Hills, CA. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. This is a fully onsite position located in Woodland Hills, CA working a 9/80 schedule. This is an 80/20 role where 80% of the time is spent on program activities and 20% of the time spent on staff management and development.What You'll get to Do:Manage/Oversee the engineering design, development, and transition to production of PCB (printed circuit board), parts library, and layout as well as component engineering of inertial navigation systemsDevelop and implement strong processes with emphasis on quantitative management and continuous improvementProvide management guidance to achieve outstanding cost, schedule and technical performanceResponsible for technical guidance and oversight in developing technical and cost proposalsInterface with business focused discipline leads to coordinate staffing requirements and ensure proper skill mix to support program activitiesMentor and challenge team members to develop skills and provide career planning/development pathsResponsible for all manager related activities to include, but not limited to: conduct performance and salary reviews, approve timecards, performance management, and work closely with HR on elevated employee mattersOther duties as assignedBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience. PhD with 1 year of relevant experience.Printed Circuit Board Design or Fabrication experienceExperience leading a team on a technical development effort or technical production supportUnderstanding of the engineering processes and tools used in PCB layout and/or components engineeringExperience with CCA design, fabrication, and/or test and verificationExperienced with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and processes used for hardware designsExperience with generating and/or reviewing cost estimates/basis of estimates (BOEs)U.S. Citizenship requiredAbility to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.Must be willing and able to effectively manage a geographically dispe