Senior IFC & Systems Engineering Lead (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 166,700 - 276,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an IFC Manager – Systems Engineering Manager 3 for the Sentinel Program in Huntsville, AL. This position involves leading a team of up to 65 engineers across multiple domains and requires a detail-oriented candidate who can foster a culture of well-being and inclusion.

Eligible candidates must have a Bachelor’s in a STEM field, 8 years of experience or a Master’s with 6 years of relevant experience, and hold an active DoD Secret Clearance. The role includes a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience or 6 years with a Master's.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Experience in systems engineering support.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 50‑65 systems engineers and project managers.
• Drive integration of products and lead planning for IFCs.
• Coordinate with multiple engineering and customer teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Systems engineering

Technical problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Science in a STEM field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Atlassian Jira

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an IFC Manager – Systems Engineering Manager 3 for the Sentinel Program in Huntsville, AL. This position involves leading a team of up to 65 engineers across multiple domains and requires a detail-oriented candidate who can foster a culture of well-being and inclusion.

Eligible candidates must have a Bachelor’s in a STEM field, 8 years of experience or a Master’s with 6 years of relevant experience, and hold an active DoD Secret Clearance. The role includes a competitive compensation and benefits package.