Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Secret Clearance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to lead a section of engineers and oversee SOWs blending technical work with people management.

You will hire, develop, and retain talent, ensure performance, and align efforts with program goals while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture. Secret clearance required; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM with 7–9+ years of combined technical/management experience.
• Experience leading an engineering team or project.
• Active DoD Secret clearance in scope or in continuous evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a section of systems engineers (8-15 personnel).
• Hire, develop, and retain section talent.
• Provide leadership and manage employee performance.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and resource balancing.
• Foster collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Connect team efforts to the bigger picture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile project management

Coaching & feedback

AGILE/MBSE tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

MBSE with CAMEO

DODAF 2.0

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to lead a section of engineers and oversee SOWs blending technical work with people management.

You will hire, develop, and retain talent, ensure performance, and align efforts with program goals while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture. Secret clearance required; relocation assistance may be available.