Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 1 - Ground Architecture and Space Systems Security

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Cyber Systems Engineering Manager 1 to lead a world-class systems engineering team focused on space programs. The role combines functional management with hands-on technical performance across multiple programs.

Responsibilities include oversight of cyber engineering activities, staffing, mentoring, and ensuring top-quality program execution. Active DoD Secret clearance and travel up to 10% are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• High proficiency in technical problem solving and cybersecurity domains.

Responsibilities

• Functional oversight for a team of system or software engineers (10%).
• Technical contributor or manager in a program role (90%).
• Section Manager oversees 8-10 technical staff and ensures program execution success.
• Provide leadership in cyber engineering subjects.
• Drive performance excellence across engineering activities for program results.
• Own and implement functional processes.
• Staffing, workload forecast, mentoring and career development; training needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cybersecurity

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

The Western Region Engineering (WRE) of Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector seeks to fill a Cyber Systems Engineering Manager 1 position in the Engineering function for our Space Park location in Redondo Beach, CA.

The role is expected to provide the technical and functional leadership needed to establish and maintain a world class Systems Engineering organization, supporting multiple divisions and programs across a wide portfolio.

The role will have responsibility for the oversight of development, design, integration, test and implementation of state‑of‑the‑art solutions in support of Space Systems programs and campaigns, as well as research and technology development.

The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to manage, recruit, and retain employees. He/she will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The candidate will have technical experience in Systems Security and/or Cyber Engineering.

This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate.

Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

This is a dual role encompassing both functional management and technical performance on a specific program.

Responsibilities

• Functional oversight for a team of system or software engineers of varied disciplines (10%).


• Technical contributor or manager in a program role (90%).


• The Section Manager will generally be responsible for 8-10 technical staff members, and the success of their program execution.


• Provide leadership in cyber engineering subjects.


• Drive performance excellence across engineering activities for outstanding program execution results.


• Ownership and implementation of functional processes.


• Staffing and workload forecast; employee inclusion, engagement, mentoring and career development; employee training and identification and training of skills required to execute on programs.


• Recruiting, sourcing, onboarding, performance management and contract maintenance for contractors working in the business area as required.


• Pursue product, process and environmental improvement.


• Support business strategy efforts (including proposals, gate reviews, independent review team, NAR/ICE, as necessary).


• Development and maintenance of processes, and tools required to meet the current and future needs of programs and technologies within the Space Sector System Security and Cyber Engineering portfolio.

Successful Candidates

• Clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance.


• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• He/she will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.


• Demonstrate abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching.


• Demonstrate success in collaborating and leading virtually as a part of a physically dispersed team.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.


• 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree.


• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.


• Effective communication and presentation skills.


• High proficiency in technical problem solving.


• Technical depth in cybersecurity areas including but not limited to risk management framework, software assurance, security architecture, security monitoring, cryptography, vulnerability scanning & management, and/or security test & evaluation.


• Active DOD Secret clearance, and ability to obtain TS and SCI clearance.


• Ability to travel 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience designing, architecting, or supporting System Security Engineering (SSE) for embedded products such as space vehicles.


• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and artifacts.


• Program leadership role, on a program associated with the section.


• Master's degree in a relevant technical or managerial specialty.


• Experience with program reviews and business development activities.


• Active TS/SCI and SAP clearance.


• Experience with NG Space Systems Sector programs, teams, architectures and domain.


• Role provides up to 10% coverage; therefore, candidates must have at least 90% pre‑existing coverage on a program within the Space Sector in Redondo Beach, CA.


• A DoD 8140 Qualification.

Benefits & Total Rewards

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life.

As a full‑time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage


• 401k


• Educational Assistance


• Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions


• Paid Time Off


• Health & Wellness Resources


• Employee Discounts


• Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

Salary & Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00.

The 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.

Equal Opportunity & EEO

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 EOO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Citizenship & Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About the Company

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.