Northrop Grumman · 4 days ago
Manager Systems Engineering 2 – Algorithm Development Optimization - R10214710
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company that offers revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Manager Systems Engineering 2 for Algorithm Development Optimization to drive advancements in technology, focusing on both functional management and individual contributions within their Model Based Test & Evaluation team.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Help the team understand the T&E organization's vision and principles
Build a culture that empowers and motivates individual excellence
Establish functional homeroom shared accountability for program/project performance
Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
Perform technical planning and cost and risk analyses for total systems
Work closely with the Department Manager and fellow section managers to implement department initiatives
Ensure successful planning and execution of program test engineering activities
Collaborate with programs to satisfy staffing needs and provide operations support (incident investigations, metrics collection and analysis, etc.)
Set goals and provide regular performance feedback to employees
Support the annual salary review and promotion process
Mentor and develop the next generation of technical and project leadership
Improve and enforce test engineering processes and procedures
Developing and implementing a Digital Engineering strategy that utilizes Digital Twin technology for validating software and hardware modifications, test regression, and airworthiness verification tests
Identifying and solving complex problems to showcase high-fidelity, multi-level vehicle performance virtually
Developing and implementing a Digital Engineering strategy that utilizes Digital Twin technology for validating software and hardware modifications, test regression, and airworthiness verification tests
Proactively identifying and solving complex problems to showcase high-fidelity, multi-level vehicle performance virtually
Collaborating regularly with Program Management, external suppliers, and government customers
Leveraging technical expertise to address complex integration challenges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 9 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 7 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline from an accredited university with 4 years of relevant experience
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in model uncertainty analysis, error modeling, and error propagation
Proficiency in statistical software
Preferred
Knowledgeable in Python or MATLAB
Practical experience with Modern C++ in an Agile development environment
Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and design optimization techniques
Published work on advanced algorithms or mathematics
Master's or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline
Active Top-Secret clearance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
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