Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman$161K — $241K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of combined technical and management experience, or a Master's Degree and 7 years of experience.
  • Experience in System Design, Requirements and Verification, Operations Analysis, or similar areas of Systems Engineering.
  • Demonstrated leadership of an engineering team or project.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance or enrolled in continuous evaluation.
  • Willingness to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a section of systems engineers (8-15 personnel).
  • Oversee hiring, development, and retention strategies for section talent.
  • Provide direction and manage performance for team members, including engagement strategies.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, balancing resources and resolving urgent program issues.
  • Foster a collaborative culture focused on employee engagement and continuous improvement.
  • Assign clear responsibilities and create an inclusive work environment that values diversity.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage and benefits.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
  • Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long-term incentives for some positions.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a highly qualified, mission-oriented Systems Engineering Manager 2 located in San Diego, CA. This role will be a combination of 80% technical statement of work (SOW) and 20% functional homeroom manager (FHR) SOW.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE FOLLOWING:

  • Lead a section of systems engineers (8-15 personnel)
  • Be responsible for hiring, development, training, and retention of section talent. Hiring will include university and experienced hiring.
  • Provide leadership and direction to team members and manage employee performance (including engagement strategies for higher performers and corrective actions for lower performers)
  • Responsible for day-to-day operation of the organization including employee movement and balancing of resources among programs, and resolving critical/urgent program/technical issues.
  • Promote the professional development of the Systems Engineering team and foster a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.
  • Provide clear assignments, helps employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, creates an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and builds a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of combined technical and management experience, or Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 7 years of combined technical and management experience.
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas:
    • System Design, Requirements and Verification, Operations Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Systems Analysis, System Architecture, Mission Integration or Model Based Systems Engineering, IFC, Specialty Engineering, or other applicable SE competency
  • Experience leading an engineering team or project.
  • Experience leading an engineering team or project.
  • Must possess an active DoW Secret clearance that is in scope or currently enrolled in continuous evaluation, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (PAR) access as determined by business needs.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Prior Functional Management Experience.
  • Engineering Management Experience.
  • Agile project management (manage & prioritize workflow).
  • Ability and desire to provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to direct reports.
  • Familiarity with AGILE, DOORS, MBSE with CAMEO, DODAF 2.0.


Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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