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Manager Aeronautical Engineering: Level 1 – Structural Test Bay

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$114,900.00 - $172,300.00

Northrop Grumman seeks a tactical engineering manager to oversee more than 10 aerospace engineers and technicians in its Chandler Structural Test Bay. The role balances competing test demands across programs while managing resources, costs, schedules, risks, reporting, and technical decisions. It also includes employee coaching, performance management, cross-training, and collaboration with analysis, instrumentation, logistics, quality, and safety organizations. The manager will help design and evaluate tests, support model correlation and hardware qualification, and present solutions to internal and external customers. This position suits an experienced mechanical, aerospace, or related STEM engineer with leadership capability, structural testing or analysis experience, and interest in launch vehicle or missile systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience, or equivalent advanced-degree experienceAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearanceWillingness to travel up to 10%Experience leading engineering teams and developing personnelStructural testing, structural analysis, or related aerospace test experiencePreferred aerospace/mechanical engineering background with launch vehicle or missile experience
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Listed September 30, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Northrop Grumman

Defense contractor reporting 3,800+ Arizona workers (Oct. 2025); opened a Gilbert satellite building in October 2026 and says 350 jobs are moving there.

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