SIT Deputy Manager - Systems Engineering Lead (SCI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k matching

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Software Integration and Test (SIT) Manager Deputy (Systems Engineering Manager 2) to lead day-to-day SIT operations and collaborate across IPTs in support of national security missions.

The role requires strong systems engineering, program management, and leadership skills, with SCI clearance and a track record of delivering complex ground-system software across development and O&M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's with 6 years; PhD with 4 years.
• Active SCI Clearance at time of application.
• Experience in planning, organizing, staffing, reporting, risk mitigation and supporting all development phases.
• Ability to develop and present technical material to senior management and customers.
• Experience presenting technical information in Ground-Space systems domain and familiarity with requirements and verification.

Responsibilities

• Manage Software Discrepancy Reports (SWDR) with SIT and SW Development teams.
• Manage cost and schedule inputs for SIT efforts.
• Lead weekly SIT status meetings and provide regular updates.
• Support onboarding of new SIT team members.
• Provide training and ensure technical resource availability.
• Support customer technical support and liaison activities.

Skills

Leadership

PM & Planning

Systems Engineering

Risk Management

Communication

Team Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Software Integration and Test (SIT) Manager Deputy (Systems Engineering Manager 2) to lead day-to-day SIT operations and collaborate across IPTs in support of national security missions.

The role requires strong systems engineering, program management, and leadership skills, with SCI clearance and a track record of delivering complex ground-system software across development and O&M.