Manager Systems Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 149,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology, Northrop Grumman, is seeking a Manager, Systems Engineering 2 in Baltimore, MD. This role requires extensive experience in leading engineering teams and managing projects. The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and a strong background in STEM fields, contributing to groundbreaking technologies with real impact.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Savings plan

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Team leadership demonstrated through at least two years of experience.
• Working knowledge of EVMS and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of IPT Leads and oversee team performance.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams during project phases.
• Develop and execute project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Cognitive diversity

Risk management

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

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We are seeking a leader for the position of Manager, Systems Engineering 2 in Airborne Multi-Function Sensors division leading a team of hardware Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs) located in Baltimore, MD. This functional management position reports to the section manager and is responsible for managing a team of IPT Leads and performing in a lead role on a program. The role is also responsible to serve as the focal point with one or more of the hardware engineering staffing ribbons.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of IPT Leads
• General team supervision, performance management, career development, staffing, merit planning, engagement, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues
• Be responsible for understanding IPT project performance within their assigned business area, coordinating response to recover troubled projects, and mentoring IPT leads for improved performance and career growth.
• Identify and flow down proper policy, process, procedures, tools, training, templates, and guidance to support IPT Leads.
• Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases
• Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts
• Develop and execute to project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts
• The selected candidates will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings. The selected candidates are expected to be self-motivated, highly-organized, and detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills. The AMS division is developing cutting edge technologies to solve some of the toughest challenges in our portfolio. The candidate will have the opportunity to lead teams in developing solutions in both early development and programs transitioning to production.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience or a PhD with 4 years of related experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related STEM degree field.
• Team leadership and teamwork skills demonstrated through at least two years of experience as an IPT Lead, Engineering Manager, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of EVMS, risk management, scheduling practices, and other financial and programmatic reporting.
• Demonstrated technical and people leadership skills
• US Citizenship required and a minimum of an Active Secret clearance is required. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a STEM related field
• Time management skills and a proven ability to follow through with commitments
• Strong written, oral communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work well within a team environment and adapt quickly to change
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
• Experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment
• Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader
• Experience with business development activities
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00 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.