Manager Systems Engineering - Level 1

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Paid time off

Overtime

Shift differential

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Manager of Systems Engineering Level 1 in Boulder, CO. Lead a team of Algorithms/Analysis and Software Engineers within the Advanced Space Processing portfolio, balancing management with technical excellence on the BOA program.

The role demands strong leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to ethics and innovation. On-site opportunity with travel and secret clearance requirement. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field and 5 years of experience, or 3 years with a Master’s degree, or 1 year with a PhD.
• Experience across the engineering development lifecycle.
• Proven leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to lead diverse engineering teams.
• Experience building diverse and inclusive teams with engaged members.
• High proficiency in technical problem solving and domain knowledge of OPIR/EOIR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide dual role: functional management and technical performance on the BOA program.
• Lead Algorithms/Analysis Engineers and Software Engineers to deliver optimized space processing solutions.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and mentor the team.
• Uphold ethics and integrity while innovating and improving processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Program management

Communication skills

OPIR/EOIR familiarity

C/C++

UNIX/Linux

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree preferred

Tools

C/C++ development tools

IDEs

Unix/Linux (RHEL)

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Manager of Systems Engineering (Level 1) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the industry. The position is located on-site in Boulder, CO. Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver.

Position Overview

The Engineering & Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered by providing the skills and 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 seeks a talented professional to join the Advanced Space Processing E&S team in Boulder, CO as a Manager of Systems Engineering Level 1 managing a team of Algorithms/Analysis Engineers and/or Software Engineers.

Essential Functions

This is a dual role encompassing both functional management and technical performance on the BOA program within the Advanced Space Processing Portfolio team. Demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance Will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline preferred from an accredited institution and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; or 1 year of experience with a PhD.
• Must be experienced in all aspects of the engineering development lifecycle.
• Proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in collaborating with and leading engineering teams.
• Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must.
• High proficiency in technical problem solving.
• Familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors and simulations.
• Familiarity with the Missile Defense System.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret clearance at the time of application which is required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty.
• Direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership.
• Working knowledge of OPIR sensors, with respect to focal plane resolution, sensitivity, and line of sight considerations for the purpose of tracking.
• Technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Unix/Linux operating system expertise (RHEL).
• Experience with C/C++ software language, development tools, and integrated development environments (IDEs).
• Agile development experience.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00. 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.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results
• Long Term Incentives for Employees in Vice President or Director positions

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.

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