Manager Systems Engineering 2 - Remote Sensing Programs - R10191530

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); Remote; USD 149,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Systems Engineering to lead a dynamic team in the Remote Sensing Programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of advanced sensor systems and contribute to impactful space programs. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you'll oversee staffing, employee development, and technical leadership while ensuring effective communication and engagement within your team. If you're passionate about pioneering technology and leading talented engineers, this position is tailored for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

Savings Plans

Paid Holidays

PTO

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering management.
• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of ~10 SEIT engineers in space programs.
• Contribute technically as a lead or individual contributor.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in Engineering

Tools

RADAR Systems

EO/IR Systems

Passive RF Payloads

Job description

Manager Systems Engineering 2 - Remote Sensing Programs - R10191530

Join Northrop Grumman as a Manager Systems Engineering 2 - Remote Sensing Programs - R10191530.

Relocation Assistance: May be available

Clearance Type: Top Secret

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems impacting lives worldwide. We foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and diversity, encouraging bold ideas and a pioneering spirit. Join us to invent the future and make history.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within Northrop Grumman Space Systems develops advanced sensor systems and provides technological advantages to the warfighter. Located in Linthicum, MD, we seek a frontline manager for our Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team.

This dual-role position involves managing a team of ~10 SEIT engineers and contributing technically to space programs as a lead or individual contributor. Responsibilities include organizational management and technical leadership in space payload or ground systems.

Specific Management Responsibilities

• Staffing, employee development, and career guidance
• Performance and goal management
• Compensation and policy implementation
• Communication and employee engagement
• Timesheet and expense review
• Engineering process and departmental strategy development

Basic Qualifications

• BS in STEM + 8 years or MS + 6 years of relevant experience
• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with SCI eligibility
• 2+ years leading an engineering team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced engineering degree
• Experience leading technical or programmatic teams
• Experience with sensor systems like RADAR, EO/IR, Passive RF payloads
• Experience with space payloads or vehicles

Salary Range: $149,400 - $224,000. Compensation factors include experience, skills, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO.

The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions with security clearances. For more info, visit our EEO statement.