Cyber Systems Engineering Manager (On-Site)

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager 2 Cyber Systems Engineering in Palmdale, CA. Lead a cyber systems engineering team, drive talent development, and align cyber engineering with program needs while guiding cost, schedule and quality.

You will collaborate across programs with PMs, chief engineers, and IPT leads, ensuring RMF/ATO support, cybersecurity design input, and proper governance throughout development and production lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 7+ years in engineering, computer science, business, or leadership; or Master’s with 5+ years.
• Current U.S. Government Secret clearance or in Continuous Evaluation program; SAP clearance required.
• Experience leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teams with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cyber systems engineering team, providing direction, coaching and performance feedback.
• Oversee staffing, talent development, and succession planning with engagement metrics.
• Allocate resources across multiple programs and manage budgets and overhead.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Chief Engineers, and IPT leads on scope, priorities and requirements.
• Ensure RMF/ATO support, security controls, threat modeling, and cyber risk mitigations.

Skills

People leadership

Staff mentorship

Performance feedback

Cross-functional collaboration

Cyber systems engineering

Program management

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager 2 Cyber Systems Engineering in Palmdale, CA. Lead a cyber systems engineering team, drive talent development, and align cyber engineering with program needs while guiding cost, schedule and quality.

You will collaborate across programs with PMs, chief engineers, and IPT leads, ensuring RMF/ATO support, cybersecurity design input, and proper governance throughout development and production lifecycles.