Senior Inertial Sensor Systems Engineering Manager

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site role

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 in Woodland Hills, CA to lead the Sensors Systems Engineering team. The role focuses on inertial navigation systems, process improvement, staff coordination, and proposal development.

The position requires a strong engineering background, leadership experience, and the ability to work on-site with a 9/80 schedule. A Secret clearance is often required for programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's with 6 years.
• Experience in development of advanced sensors for aerospace/defense.
• Experience leading a technical development or production team.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering and PM tools (DOORS, MS Project).
• Experience with cost estimates / BOEs and EO about cost processes.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; on-site in Woodland Hills, CA.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Sensor Engineers supporting design, development, and transition to production of inertial navigation systems.
• Define best practices for design of inertial sensor types and improve processes.
• Coordinate staffing with program leads to ensure proper skill mix.
• Provide guidance on technical and cost proposals; mentor reports and plan career development.
• Perform manager activities including performance reviews, timecard approvals, and HR collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Communication

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's preferred

PhD preferred

Tools

DOORS

MS Project

MBSE

PLM tools (Teamcenter)

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 in Woodland Hills, CA to lead the Sensors Systems Engineering team. The role focuses on inertial navigation systems, process improvement, staff coordination, and proposal development.

The position requires a strong engineering background, leadership experience, and the ability to work on-site with a 9/80 schedule. A Secret clearance is often required for programs.