Chief Engineer Manager, Systems Engineering

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

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 for Mission Survivability Systems. The role balances functional oversight with hands-on program work, spending about 20% on management and 80% on technical execution.

You will guide staff through SE processes, technical reviews, and staffing plans while collaborating with customers and the program office to ensure requirements are met.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering/technical discipline with 8+ years’ experience or MS with 6+ years’ experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to work in a team.
• Secret clearance eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of engineers across multiple initiatives and programs.
• Guide SEIT processes and manage cost, schedule, and technical quality for program execution.
• Lead staffing planning, mentoring, and performance reviews; collaborate with Talent Acquisition.
• Support MBSE, PLA, and Agile initiatives to provide a competitive edge.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Cost / Schedule Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Master's degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

MATLAB

Simulink

Cameo

MBSE

Agile methods

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 for Mission Survivability Systems. The role balances functional oversight with hands-on program work, spending about 20% on management and 80% on technical execution.

You will guide staff through SE processes, technical reviews, and staffing plans while collaborating with customers and the program office to ensure requirements are met.