Senior SEIT Lead: Systems Engineering & Integration

Northrop Grumman; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Training and development

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Bethpage, NY is seeking a Staff SEIT Lead to direct the SEIT effort on a high‑impact program and coordinate across engineering teams. You will drive system definitions using MBSE, manage CAM and program metrics, and interface with the customer and program leadership.

The role requires a U.S. Secret clearance and a track record of delivering complex defense systems with strong leadership and technical guidance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience as SEIT Lead, Chief Engineer, or Engineering Program Manager on complex programs.
• Cost Account Management (CAM) experience with EVMS knowledge.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical management and execution of the SE team.
• Plan, execute, and close out program reviews and milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Own the Systems Engineering content in the IMS and ensure alignment with program needs.
• Define system definition in an MBSE framework and ensure evolving model compliance.
• Ensure system technical compliance with the SOW and manage scope.

Skills

SEIT Lead experience

Effective communication

CAM management

EVMS knowledge

MBSE modeling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

EVMS

MBSE

Job description

Northrop Grumman Bethpage, NY is seeking a Staff SEIT Lead to direct the SEIT effort on a high‑impact program and coordinate across engineering teams. You will drive system definitions using MBSE, manage CAM and program metrics, and interface with the customer and program leadership.

The role requires a U.S. Secret clearance and a track record of delivering complex defense systems with strong leadership and technical guidance.