Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Systems Engineering Manager - Level 2 - R10214627
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is currently seeking a Manager Systems Engineering - Level 2 to join their Systems Engineering Integration and Test team. This role involves managing a high-performing team focused on the Space Based Interceptor program, providing technical oversight and leadership to ensure successful program execution.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Provide direct Systems Engineering support to program(s):
Majority of the managers’ time will be in direct development and support of program work
Support program meetings and other direct charging as required, to provide technical oversight and team management
Prepare the SEIT team for customer meetings and key presentations
Represent the SEIT department in key program meetings, verifying that the approach abides by department standards and expectations
Provide technical oversight by reviewing key SEIT products, analyses and models for compliance with department standards, good engineering practice and compliance with customer requirements and expectations
Provide technical leadership and resource management to ensure timely resolution of issues impacting launch vehicle design and verification
Help resolve complex technical issues related to core systems engineering and/or specialty systems engineering, including any required failure analysis, independent design reviews, and corrective actions
Prepare periodic technical reports and presentations for senior management to document the current program and/or technical status, corrective action (if required) and go forward plans
Writing and conducting quarterly connection notes/meetings for direct reports
Provide timely feedback and functional direction to direct reports
Assess and communicate staffing needs monthly
Support management of department metrics
Support maintenance of Department processes, standards and command media
Ensure employee training - inclusive of systems, program, and enterprise training
Onboarding New Hires
Mentoring engineers both formally and informally
Timesheet approval
Qualification
Required
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 years of experience
Have or ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership experience
Aerospace experience
Ability to travel
Preferred
Experience with functional management of an engineering team
Program execution experience
A strong experienced-based and academic foundation in Systems Engineering fundamentals
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
Multi-Disciplinary Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) experience
Experience with Earned Value Management System and managing a Cost Account
Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira
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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