Manager Systems Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Top Secret clearance

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Intelligence Systems Division in Linthicum, MD, seeks a frontline manager to lead a group of 10–12 SEIT engineers and contribute as a lead or IC on a Space program.

This dual role spends ~15% on functional homeroom duties and ~85% on technical program work, including SE/IT leadership, CAM duties, and product ownership for a Space mission or sensor payload.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse and inclusive teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process.

Responsibilities

• Staffing forecast, recruiting and retention responsibilities.
• Employee development and training oversight.
• Career guidance and goal planning.
• Performance evaluations and compensation planning.
• Policy dissemination and communication down the line.
• Employee inclusion and engagement initiatives.
• Timesheet and expense report reviews and approvals.
• Engineering process development and maintenance.
• Develop and implement departmental vision and strategies.
• Lead SEIT work on a Space program as well as IPT leadership or technical lead.

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Systems engineering

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Space Systems Sector, Intelligence Systems Division in Linthicum, MD is seeking a frontline manager to join our growing Surveillance & Targeting (S&T) 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 – 12 SEIT engineers as well as performing productive work on a Space program as a lead or individual contributor. The candidate will spend ~15% of their time supporting the functional homeroom organization and ~85% of their time on technical program work. The management side involves organizational administrative duties and helping their employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training. The direct program side 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 Mission or Sensor System Payload.

Specific management responsibilities include:

• Staffing (forecasting, recruiting, and retention)

• Employee Development and Training

• Career guidance

• Goal planning

• Performance evaluations

• Compensation planning

• Policy dissemination and implementation

• Communication flow-down

• Employee inclusion and engagement

• Timesheet review and approval

• Expense report review and approval

• Engineering process development and maintenance

• Development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in STEM + 8 years of relevant experience; MS + 6 years of relevant experience

• Active Top Secret clearance at time of application

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse and inclusive teams

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in engineering

• Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity

• Experience with the development of advanced sensor systems, e.g., RADAR, EO/IR, and/or Passive RF payloads

• Experience with Space Payloads and/or Space Vehicles

• Active TS/SCI

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00

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.

• overtime
• shift differential
• a discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)

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.

Job Category: Engineering