Manager Systems Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 161,900 - 241,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in El Segundo seeks a Systems Engineer Manager 2 (Functional Homeroom) to join our team. The role blends 80% technical SOW work with 20% functional homeroom leadership within an Integrated Product Team construct.

The successful candidate will lead 10–15 engineers, drive staffing decisions across programs, and ensure performance, mentoring and compliance with corporate policies. Travel up to 20% and TS clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher STEM degree with related engineering experience.
• Experience with project planning, cost, schedule & performance, including Earned‑Value.
• Active in‑Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance and SAP/PAR eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership to a section of 10–15 engineers, building accountability and driving innovation.
• Coordinate staffing and de-staffing actions across programs as needed.
• Manage performance evaluations, salary reviews, and mentoring for team members.
• Handle special assignments and data calls to support the functional homeroom.
• Drive policy compliance, timecards, safety, security and configuration control.

Skills

Team leadership

Earned Value Management

DoD Top Secret clearance

SAP/PAR eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for Start

Yes

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.

Location

El Segundo.

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Systems Engineer Manager 2 Functional Homeroom Manager to join our team. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct. This role will be a combination of 80% technical SOW and 20% functional homeroom manager SOW.

Functional Homeroom Manager Responsibilities

• Providing functional leadership and direction to a section of multi-disciplined engineers (10‑15 personnel) including building an engineering culture that empowers employees, establishes personal and team accountability, motivates team performance, encourages development, and supports innovation.
• Coordinating with programs to ensure appropriate staffing/de‑staffing actions are developed and executed relative to their section, and managing employee movement between programs.
• Managing team member performance, creating and delivering performance evaluations, overseeing the salary review process, and supervising employee development and mentoring efforts.
• Special assignments/data calls in support of the functional homeroom.
• Driving compliance with policies and procedures including timecards, safety, security, property management, training, and configuration control.

The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time, on‑site at our facility. There is no remote/hybrid/telework available for this position. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with project planning, cost, schedule & performance, including Earned‑Value and performance measurement baseline concepts.
• Currently briefed to and supporting applicable program statement of work.
• Currently reporting to a functional homeroom within the Systems Engineering directorate.
• Experience leading a team or project.
• Active in‑Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and developing cross‑functional teams of varying degrees of skill on complex technical projects including some or all aspects of engineering project life cycle.
• Cost Account Management experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to include written and verbal communication.
• Prior functional management experience including mentoring/coaching, and solving staff and resource issues.

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,900.00 – $241,700.00

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.

Benefits

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.

Application Timeline

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 Employer

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.