Defense Systems Engineering Manager – Advanced Programs

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 166,700 - 276,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Systems Engineering Manager 3 to lead advanced programs in a fast‑paced environment. Located in Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT, the role combines team leadership with hands‑on technical direction and programmatic oversight.

You will coordinate with multiple technical disciplines, ensure DoD compliance, and drive risk reduction, cost estimates, and schedules while maintaining close customer collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8+ years related experience or Master's degree with 6+ years.
• US Citizen with active U.S. Government Secret Clearance; current within scope.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance and SAP approval within a reasonable period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, and test teams to define calibration, maintenance, and sustainment requirements.
• Oversee preparation and approval of technical handbooks and maintenance documentation.
• Manage proposal and acquisition support activities, including cost estimating, schedule baselines, and risk assessments.
• Provide direction to staff, assign tasks, review deliverables, ensure technical adequacy.
• Conduct maintainability demonstrations and field-support assessments, incorporating customer feedback.
• Develop logistics strategies, including tool provisioning, calibration, and sustainment planning.
• Serve as liaison with internal/external stakeholders, delivering logistics briefings.
• Monitor program performance metrics, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Interpret and update policies affecting logistics and sustainment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Systems Engineering Manager 3 to lead advanced programs in a fast‑paced environment. Located in Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT, the role combines team leadership with hands‑on technical direction and programmatic oversight.

You will coordinate with multiple technical disciplines, ensure DoD compliance, and drive risk reduction, cost estimates, and schedules while maintaining close customer collaboration.