Sentinel IFC Manager Systems Engineering Manager 3 - 18540

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 166,700 - 276,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an IFC Manager – Systems Engineering Manager 3 for the Sentinel Program in Huntsville, AL. This position involves leading a team of up to 65 engineers across multiple domains and requires a detail-oriented candidate who can foster a culture of well-being and inclusion.

Eligible candidates must have a Bachelor’s in a STEM field, 8 years of experience or a Master’s with 6 years of relevant experience, and hold an active DoD Secret Clearance. The role includes a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience or 6 years with a Master's.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Experience in systems engineering support.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 50‑65 systems engineers and project managers.
• Drive integration of products and lead planning for IFCs.
• Coordinate with multiple engineering and customer teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Systems engineering

Technical problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Science in a STEM field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Atlassian Jira

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Clearance required: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel

Required travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an IFC Manager – Systems Engineering Manager 3 for the Sentinel Program, located at the SDS headquarters in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Responsibilities

As the IFC Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 50‑65 systems engineers, software engineers, project managers, and architects across multiple domains and disciplines. The successful candidate should be detail oriented, be able to work collaboratively with multiple teams and disciplines, and be able to communicate clearly with DevStar leadership and external customers.

The selected candidate will provide technical project leadership and drive integration of products across multiple sub‑teams. The candidate will be expected to lead the planning, execution, architecture and design, feature development, and metrics of all program Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs). The selected candidate will create a culture of well‑being, inclusion and engagement that attracts, retains and enables a high performing workforce.

• Lead the IFC execution teams in planning, executing, and completing IFCs through IFC certification.
• Manage and approve IFC artifacts and deliverables.
• Lead the IFC technical team in IFC architecture, incremental feature definition, requirements, and interfaces.
• Lead the Data Analytics and Metrics team in metrics dashboard development and planning and tracking of IFC and program SW execution.
• Coordinate, plan and integrate with the DevStar Build & Integration team, Alpha Integration team, and Emulation/Simulation team.
• Coordinate vertically and horizontally with multiple engineering teams and organizations outside of DevStar.
• Coordinate with external customer teams.
• CAM/WPL Team for 1.16 (IFC) Software WBS.
• Risk/Opportunity management & board reviews (IFC).
• IFC design reviews.
• IFC strategic plan, process manual, & DDs.
• Feature roadmaps.

Benefits

As a full‑time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems you are eligible for a robust benefits package including: Medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); educational assistance; life insurance; employee assistance programs & work‑life solutions; paid time off; health & wellness resources; employee discounts. This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Science in a STEM field and at least 8 years of related experience; OR at least 6 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree. U.S. citizenship is required. An active DoD Secret Clearance with active Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start. Experience applying engineering process and procedures to complex development and production efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related technical fields; Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher; Experience leading groups of 30+ in a programmatic or technical capacity; High proficiency in technical problem solving and systems engineering support across multiple engineering disciplines; Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills; Demonstrated ability to lead diverse engineering teams and attract, recruit, and develop top talent; Demonstrated ability to collaborate and execute on large and complex systems engineering or integration efforts; Experience in leading the planning and execution of Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs); Experience with Incremental Planning & Tracking; Experience with Integrated Master Schedule & Earned Value Management; Experience with Atlassian Jira.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $276,500.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Application

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.