Systems Engineering Manager - Level 2

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ seeks a Systems Engineering Manager - SEIT Section Manager to lead and manage SEIT personnel within the Launch Systems Business Unit. Responsible for technical leadership, staffing, and IPT coordination for complex aerospace programs.

The role requires a Secret clearance, US citizenship, and strong leadership in systems engineering, with a focus on schedule, cost, and performance across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience, or a Master’s/ PhD with fewer years depending on degree.
• Must have an active US Government Secret Security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Demonstrated leadership experience in IPTs or program offices
• Experience with developing and executing project schedules

Responsibilities

• Interviewing and hiring SEIT personnel and functionally managing high performing teams.
• Provide technical, administrative, and management expertise to execute complex engineering programs.
• Lead IPT teams to achieve program milestones with clear communication across stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

IPT Lead

Technical leadership

Staffing management

Communication

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Systems Engineering Manager - Level 2 - SEIT Section Manager to join our Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team within Launch Systems Business Unit at the Chandler, AZ facility.

The position will report to the SEIT Department Manager who oversees Systems Engineering and Integrated Product Team leaders supporting Launch Systems programs. The expectation is that this position is primarily performing program related scope with limited overhead related for department/personnel related functional activities.

This position will provide technical leadership in support of critical programs.

In this job, you will

Be responsible for interviewing and hiring additional SEIT personnel and will functionally manage high performing teams while providing technical, administrative, and management expertise in the day-to-day activities required to successfully execute complex engineering programs.

Essential Functions

(additional responsibilities may be assigned outside of this list)

• Functional management of approximately 10-15 systems engineers (10-15% of the time)
  • Time sheet approval
  • Writing and conducting quarterly connection notes/meetings for direct reports
  • Provide timely feedback and direction to direct reports
  • Assess and communicate staffing needs and actuals on at least a monthly basis
  • Management of department metrics
  • Maintenance of department processes, standards and command media
  • Training
  • Onboarding New Hires
  • Mentoring
  • Interviewing candidates
• Technical Oversight / Leadership
  • May serve as the technical and leadership authority for an IPT team, delivering on challenging performance, schedule, and cost objectives.
  • Engage, inspire, and guide cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones, ensuring clear communication and strong alignment across all stakeholders.
  • Proactively manage team assignments, workloads, and collaboration across internal teams and external partnerships.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 year of experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret Security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with developing and executing project schedules.
• Aerospace experience

Preferred Qualifications

• >10 years of Launch or Missile Systems Engineering experience
• Program execution experience
• A strong experienced-based and academic foundation in Systems Engineering fundamentals
• Experience with Earned Value Management System and managing a Cost Account
• Expertise in rocket and missile systems development.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.

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.

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.