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# Section Manager 2 - Thermal Systems

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $161,100.0 - $241,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Program Design Languages, SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9177585/section-manager-2-thermal-systems

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 8+ years OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience focused on the design, analysis, or test of thermal components or systems
 * Must currently have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance at the time of application and be able and willing to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance., * Prior functional management experience OR engineering team lead experience
 * Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
 * An active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance
 * Experience with thermal system design and architectural development
 * Experience managing the build and test of flight hardware
 * Experience with thermal analysis tools TSS, SINDA, Thermal Desktop software
 * Strong communication and presentation skills
 * Experience with negotiating requirements with customers, flowing down requirements, and creating verification plans.
 * Experience leading the creation of design review packages

## Description

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Section Manager 2 - Thermal Systems to join our team in Redondo Beach, California. This position will report to the Department Manager of Thermal, Propulsion, and Cryocooler Systems in the Vehicle Engineering Directorate (Western Region Engineering)., * Provide support in maintaining and evolving thermal technologies that will continue to enable innovative solutions for programs.

 * Lead a group of approximately 15 - 20 engineers responsible for thermal design, analysis, and test, as well as other fluid/thermal systems.
 * Spend approximately 20% of your time performing leadership, people management, and supervisory duties such as management of personnel, program design reviews, coordination of job assignments, staffing, recruiting, performance management, and enforcement of common tools and processes used by section members across programs.
 * Support spacecraft programs performing thermal engineering, cryocooler engineering, and/or propulsion engineering.
 * Have prior experience with the design, analysis, assembly, and test of flight hardware.
 * Work with the vehicle engineering team to analyze, design, test, and verify spacecraft thermal control systems.
 * Responsible for requirements review, definition, assessment, verification, validation, and flow down during all program phases.
 * Responsible for initiation, preparation, coordination, archival, and submittal of deliverable items.

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.


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