Senior Systems Engineering Manager - SI&DE

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); California (MO); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a Manager of Systems Engineering 3 for the SI&DE BEE organization, onsite at McClellan, CA or Chantilly, VA.

The role combines program/capture leadership with functional management of about 30 technical leaders across multiple programs, with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence and return-to-green planning. You will develop technical leaders, drive planning and metrics, manage budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to balance a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields, with at least 8 years of experience; Master’s degree with at least 6 years of experience.
• Successful execution/delivery in SIGINT, Cyber (Offensive or Defensive), Non-Kinetic, or related mission areas.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience in SEIT Lead, EPM, Chief Engineer, IPT Lead, System Architect, or equivalent role across multiple capture/program lifecycle phases.
• Deep knowledge of program execution, technical baseline management, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools.
• Experience leading diverse technical teams across multiple locations.
• Experience in engineering leadership processes and tailoring.
• High proficiency in technical problem-solving, including return-to-green plans, root cause analysis and solution development.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.
• Ability to work onsite full-time at either our McClellan, CA or Chantilly, VA sites.
• Demonstrated ability to lead aligned with our Northrop Grumman values and leadership behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide people leadership for technical leaders across Chief Engineer, SEIT Lead, EPM, IPT Lead, and Architect roles.
• Ensure consistent rigor in planning, technical baseline & cost/schedule management, metrics management, and issue resolution related to engineering execution.
• Develop technical leaders to ensure business success.
• Oversee general administration for the SI&DE BEE organization, including indirect budgets, staffing, workload forecasts, and extended workweek approvals.
• Collaborate with business & other functional leaders on resourcing programs and meeting competing demands of a diverse portfolio of programs.
• Collaborate with discipline engineering team members to share best practices and accelerate implementation of Mission Systems Sector standards.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Skills

SEIT Lead

EPM

Chief Engineer

IPT Lead

System Architect

Program execution

Leadership

Engineering leadership

Root cause analysis

Security clearance

Onsite work

Leadership values

AI tools

SAARRs

Cryptography

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a Manager of Systems Engineering 3 for the SI&DE BEE organization, onsite at McClellan, CA or Chantilly, VA.

The role combines program/capture leadership with functional management of about 30 technical leaders across multiple programs, with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence and return-to-green planning. You will develop technical leaders, drive planning and metrics, manage budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to balance a