RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a
Systems Engineering Manager - Level 2 - SEIT Section Manager to join our Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team within Launch Systems Business Unit at the
Chandler, AZ facility.
The position will report to the SEIT Department Manager who oversees Systems Engineering and Integrated Product Team leaders supporting Launch Systems programs. The expectation is that this position is primarily performing program related scope with limited overhead related for department/personnel related functional activities.
This position will provide technical leadership in support of critical programs.
In this job, you willBe responsible for interviewing and hiring additional SEIT personnel and will functionally manage high performing teams while providing technical, administrative, and management expertise in the day-to-day activities required to successfully execute complex engineering programs.
Essential Functions (additional responsibilities may be assigned outside of this list):
- Functional management of approximately 10-15 systems engineers (10-15% of the time)
- Time sheet approval
- Writing and conducting quarterly connection notes/meetings for direct reports
- Provide timely feedback and direction to direct reports
- Assess and communicate staffing needs and actuals on at least a monthly basis
- Management of department metrics
- Maintenance of department processes, standards and command media
- Training
- Onboarding New Hires
- Mentoring
- Interviewing candidates
- Technical Oversight / Leadership
- May serve as the technical and leadership authority for an IPT team, delivering on challenging performance, schedule, and cost objectives.
- Engage, inspire, and guide cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones, ensuring clear communication and strong alignment across all stakeholders.
- Proactively manage team assignments, workloads, and collaboration across internal teams and external partnerships.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 year of experience
- Must have an active US Government Secret Security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with developing and executing project schedules.
- Aerospace experience
Preferred Qualifications:- >10 years of Launch or Missile Systems Engineering experience
- Program execution experience
- A strong experienced-based and academic foundation in Systems Engineering fundamentals
- Experience with Earned Value Management System and managing a Cost Account
- Expertise in rocket and missile systems development.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00
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.
