Chief Engineer Lead, Systems Engineering Manager II

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager II in Rolling Meadows, IL to lead a 10-15 engineer team within the SEIT group. The role balances functional oversight with hands-on program work, averaging 20% management and 80% technical duties on missions survivability programs.

The position requires a BS with 8+ years (or MS with 6+ years), strong leadership, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. On-site work is expected in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in engineering/technical field with 8+ years of experience or MS with 6+ years.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and teamwork in a multi-discipline environment.
• Strong technical problem solving, decomposition, and root cause analysis skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of engineers on multiple initiatives, including follow-on contracts and new business opportunities.
• Guide SEIT processes and manage cost, schedule, and technical quality for programs and proposals.
• Lead staffing/workload forecasting, employee development, and performance processes.
• Collaborate with talent acquisition to meet staffing commitments.
• Support MBSE, PLA, and Agile initiatives to deliver competitive solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Staffing planning

Mentoring

Performance reviews

Budget and scheduling

Education

BS in engineering/technical discipline

MS in engineering/technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

MATLAB

Simulink

Cameo

MBSE

Agile tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager II in Rolling Meadows, IL to lead a 10-15 engineer team within the SEIT group. The role balances functional oversight with hands-on program work, averaging 20% management and 80% technical duties on missions survivability programs.

The position requires a BS with 8+ years (or MS with 6+ years), strong leadership, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. On-site work is expected in Rolling Meadows, IL.