Manager 2 - Systems Engineering

ngc; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in California seeks a Senior Systems Engineering Manager to lead an engineering section and guide agile processes across programs. This role blends functional management with direct charge responsibilities and requires active security clearance suitability.

You will hire, mentor, and optimize talent; balance resources among programs; and steer continuous improvement in a fast-paced defense environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a STEM degree with significant management experience.
• Experience in Operations Analysis, Modeling & Simulation, Systems Analysis, or related fields.
• Experience leading an engineering team or project.
• Familiarity with AGILE/SCRUM Master, MBSE with CAMEO, DODAF 2.0.
• Experience with AFSIM Modeling and SIM.
• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher; sustained eligibility for SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a section of systems engineers (15-20 personnel).
• Instruct, mentor and champion agile concepts and processes.
• Hire, develop, train, and retain section talent across university and experienced hires.
• Provide leadership and performance management; drive engagement and corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, resource balancing, and critical issue resolution.
• Promote professional development and an inclusive, collaborative culture.
• Ensure assignments connect team effort to broader program goals.

Skills

Operations Analysis

Modeling & Simulation

Systems Analysis

Systems Architecture

Mission Integration

MBSE

AGILE/SCRUM

CAMEO MBSE

DODAF 2.0

AGILE/SCM Master

SAP/SAR

Clearance Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

AGILE/SCRUM Master

MBSE with CAMEO

DODAF 2.0

AFSIM Modeling and SIM

SAP/SAR environment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems - Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.

Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.

This role is broadly divided into 2 parts: approximately 25% functional management role and approximately 75% direct charge program role.

Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Lead a section of systems engineers (15-20 personnel)
• Instruct, mentor and champion agile concepts and processes
• Be responsible for hiring, development, training, and retention of section talent. Hiring will include university and experienced hiring.
• Provide leadership and direction to team members and manage employee performance (including engagement strategies for higher performers and corrective actions for lower performers)
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the organization including employee movement and balancing of resources among programs, and resolving critical/urgent program/technical issues.
• Promote the professional development of the Systems Engineering team and foster a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear assignments, helps employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, creates an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and builds a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance.

“Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.”

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and at least 9 years of combined professional / military technical and management experience, or a Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and at least 7 years of combined professional / military technical and management experience.
• Must have experience in at least one of the following areas: Operations Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Mission Integration or Model Based Systems Engineering
• Must have experience leading an engineering team or project
• Must have experience working with AGILE/SCRUM Master, MBSE with CAMEO, DODAF 2.0
• Must have experience working with AFSIM Modeling and SIM
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have experience working in a SAP/SAR environment.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Functional Management Experience
• Engineering Management Experience
• Agile project management (manage & prioritize workflow)
• Ability and desire to provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to direct reports
• Active US Government Top Secret clearance with SSBI, or Active DoD Top Secret with SCI within 4 years of last investigation
• Program access to all major NGAS programs.

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.