Systems Engineering Manager (Level 1) – Multi-Site Lead

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Systems Engineering Manager - Level 1 for our Colorado Springs, CO facility. Lead a world-class SE organization, overseeing requirements, architecture, integration, test and verification across multiple programs.

The role blends both functional management (~15%) and technical leadership (~85%) within a strong, ethics-driven environment. You will manage two or more sites, drive rigorous analysis, mentor staff, and engage with customers to ensure mission success, cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, or advanced degree, in a STEM field with experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.
• Proven leadership of cross‑functional teams on complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead SE strategy across requirements, architecture, integration, and verification.
• Oversee SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and sell-off activities and customer engagement.
• Mentor staff, manage multi-site teams, and drive staffing and career development.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Requirements engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

Verification planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields

Master’s degree (advantageous)

PhD (advantageous)

Tools

MBSE

SysML

DOORS

Jama

Cameo/MagicDraw

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Systems Engineering Manager - Level 1 for our Colorado Springs, CO facility. Lead a world-class SE organization, overseeing requirements, architecture, integration, test and verification across multiple programs.

The role blends both functional management (~15%) and technical leadership (~85%) within a strong, ethics-driven environment. You will manage two or more sites, drive rigorous analysis, mentor staff, and engage with customers to ensure mission success, cost