Senior Systems Engineering Manager for Defense Launch

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 in Roy, UT to lead a multi-disciplinary team on the Sentinel Program. This role blends hands-on engineering with people leadership to advance system maturity and hardware deliveries.

You will collaborate across IPTs, ensure proper training, and drive engineering packages through product lifecycle stages, with a focus on schedule, cost, and technical risk management.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required; active security clearance (Secret)
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Account Management (CAM)
• Aerospace/defense sector experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to decompose requirements, develop verifiable requirements, and conduct trade studies
• Ensure team training, tools, and access for design engineering responsibilities
• Develop and review engineering packages for product lifecycle management releases

Skills

US Citizenship

Active Secret clearance

EVM / CAM experience

Aerospace/defense sector experience

Leadership / people management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 in Roy, UT to lead a multi-disciplinary team on the Sentinel Program. This role blends hands-on engineering with people leadership to advance system maturity and hardware deliveries.

You will collaborate across IPTs, ensure proper training, and drive engineering packages through product lifecycle stages, with a focus on schedule, cost, and technical risk management.