Lead Systems Engineer, Defense Integrations (Secret)

Northrop Grumman

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 16,900 - 253,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
401k
Educational assistance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Wellness resources
Employee discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL seeks a senior Systems Engineering leader to drive integration of complex defense systems. You will steer architecture, requirements, and interface definitions, while mentoring diversified teams and coordinating with customers to meet program goals.

The role demands strong communication, agile experience, and a track record of delivering critical defense projects under DoD guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with extensive experience (12+ years) or advanced degrees with corresponding years of experience.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in agile environments and working with product owners.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to develop system requirements and interface definitions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration activities for systems-of-systems.
  • Demonstrate leadership and integrity in team directions.
  • Develop system engineering artifacts and ensure proper coordination between teams.
  • Mentor teams and guide project execution.
  • Communicate effectively with multi-functional teams and external customers.

Skills

Agile experience
Scrum teams
Product Owner responsibilities
Leadership
Systems engineering
Communication skills
Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years experience
Master’s degree with 10+ years experience
PhD with 8+ years experience

Tools

Teamcenter/CPLM
Model-Based Systems Engineering tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL seeks a senior Systems Engineering leader to drive integration of complex defense systems. You will steer architecture, requirements, and interface definitions, while mentoring diversified teams and coordinating with customers to meet program goals.

The role demands strong communication, agile experience, and a track record of delivering critical defense projects under DoD guidelines.

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