Top Secret Cyber Systems Engineering Manager – Space Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineering Manager 2 in Redondo Beach, CA, within the Western Region Engineering for Space Systems. You will lead a world‑class Systems Engineering organization, oversee development, design, integration, test and implementation of state‑of‑the‑art solutions across Space Systems programs.

The role requires active TS/SCI and Top Secret clearance, 10% travel, and a track record of program leadership.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree; 6 years with a Master’s; 4 years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• High proficiency in technical problem solving.
• Technical depth in cybersecurity areas including risk management, software assurance, security architecture, monitoring, cryptography, vulnerability management, and test & evaluation.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and to hold at least 85% pre-existing coverage on a Space Sector program in Redondo Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Section Manager overseeing 10–15 technical staff members and program execution success.
• Provide functional oversight and resources.
• Staffing workload forecast, mentoring, and career development; training for required skills.
• Collaborate with programs, CAMs, and assignment managers to align execution with business objectives.
• Participation in sourcing, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.
• Support business strategy through proposals, gate reviews, and independent reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Communication

Problem solving

Staff mentoring

Travel ability

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineering Manager 2 in Redondo Beach, CA, within the Western Region Engineering for Space Systems. You will lead a world‑class Systems Engineering organization, oversee development, design, integration, test and implementation of state‑of‑the‑art solutions across Space Systems programs.

The role requires active TS/SCI and Top Secret clearance, 10% travel, and a track record of program leadership.