Manager Systems Engineering 1 - Remote Sensing Programs

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); Remote; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company that offers incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. As a frontline manager, you'll lead a talented team of engineers while contributing to cutting-edge Space programs. This role balances management responsibilities with hands-on engineering work, fostering employee growth and innovation. With a commitment to diversity and intellectual curiosity, this organization is at the forefront of technological advancements. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make history, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Overtime Eligibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering or 3+ years with a Master's degree.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of ~10 SEIT engineers while performing technical work on a Space program.
• Conduct employee development, performance evaluations, and compensation planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in Engineering

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Payload and Ground Systems Division in Linthicum, MD is seeking a frontline manager to join our growing Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) organization.

This is a dual-role manager position, balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a group of ~10 SEIT engineers part time as well as primarily performing productive work on a Space program as a lead or individual contributor. The management side involves organizational administrative duties and helping their employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training. The direct program work will include SE (system engineering) and/or I&T (integration and test) technical work and/or leadership, e.g., IPT leadership (Lead or Deputy Lead and/or CAM), technical lead, and/or SE product ownership for a Space Payload or Ground system.

Specific management responsibilities include:

1. Staffing (forecasting, recruiting, and retention)
2. Employee Development and Training
3. Career guidance
4. Goal planning
5. Performance evaluations
6. Compensation planning
7. Policy dissemination and implementation
8. Communication flow-down
9. Employee inclusion and engagement
10. Timesheet review and approval
11. Expense report review and approval
12. Engineering process development and maintenance
13. Development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies

Basic Qualifications:

1. BS in STEM + 5 years of relevant experience; or MS + 3 years of relevant experience
2. Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
3. 2 years of proven experience leading an engineering team
4. Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
5. Strong organizational skills
6. Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Advanced degree in engineering
2. Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity is highly preferred.
3. Experience with the development of advanced sensor systems, e.g., RADAR, EO/IR, and/or Passive RF payloads is highly preferred.
4. Experience with Space Payloads and/or Space Vehicles is highly preferred.

Salary Range: $124,000.00 - $186,000.00

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.

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.