Systems Engineering Manager 2 (Production Programs)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 153,800 - 230,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager II to lead Production Programs for the Mission Survivability Systems unit in Rolling Meadows, IL. This dual‑role manager will oversee a SE group of 10–15 engineers while dedicating about 80% of time to technical program work.

The role requires strong leadership, MBSE/PLA familiarity, cost/schedule control, and a track record in systems engineering, integration, and testing for defense programs. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering/technical field with 8+ years of experience or MS with 6+ years.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities; capable of problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of engineers on multiple initiatives including follow-on contracts and new business growth.
• Guide adherence to SEIT processes and manage cost, schedule, and technical quality for SEIT execution.
• Manage staffing, workload forecasting, performance reviews, and career development; collaborate with talent acquisition.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Staffing & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical discipline

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

MATLAB

Simulink

Cameo

MBSE tools

Job description

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. We are looking for a Systems Engineering ManagerII to lead Production Programs for the Mission Survivability Systems business unit in Rolling Meadows, IL. This dual‑role manager will balance functional oversight of a Systems Engineering group of 10‑15 engineers with 80% of their time focused on technical program work.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of engineers working on multiple initiatives including follow‑on contracts, new business growth opportunities, internal research and development, and capital projects.
• Guide the team in support and adherence to standard SEIT processes, and oversee cost, schedule, and technical quality for SEIT execution on supported programs, including functional reviews for major milestone events (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.) and proposals as applicable.
• Work on staffing and workload forecasting; employee inclusion, engagement, mentoring, and career development; employee training and identification of skills required to execute on programs; manage and execute employee performance review processes; and lead numerous functional management processes.
• Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to meet staffing commitments.
• Support initiatives such as Model‑Based System Engineering (MBSE), Product Line Architecture (PLA), and Agile implementation that provide a competitive advantage for our customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering or technical discipline with a minimum of 8 years of experience, or Master of Science with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High proficiency in technical problem‑solving, including decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical or management specialty.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearances.
• Background and understanding in cost/schedule management tools, especially Earned Value Management.
• Management experience leading Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test teams.
• Experience working in a systems engineering, integration, and test environment.
• Experience with electronic warfare or related defense systems.
• Experience with infrared (IR) systems.
• Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from proposal/requirements analysis through verification testing.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills and proven success in an integrated product team environment.
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, MATLAB, Simulink, Cameo, MBSE, and Agile techniques.

Benefits and Compensation

• Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 – $230,800.00. Base salary is determined by scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results.
• For Vice President or Director positions, eligibility for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

NorthropGrumman 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 government clearance and certain other restricted positions.