Sentinel TMRR Systems Engineering Section Manager 2- 17475 jobs in United States
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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Sentinel TMRR Systems Engineering Section Manager 2- 17475

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Systems Engineering Section Manager 2 to lead a team within the Aerospace Vehicle and Systems Integration department. The role involves managing a group of engineers while also engaging in technical program work, focusing on systems engineering tasks such as requirement analysis and system architecture development.

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Responsibilities

Direct a team within a section of the Aerospace Vehicle and Systems Integration (AVSI), in the Mission Effectiveness and Thread Lead (METL) department
Demonstrate strong management skills and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching
Balance overall functional oversight and leadership of a Systems Engineering group of up to 15 engineers as well as performance of productive work on programs
Spend ~20% of time on support of the organization and ~80% of time on technical program work
Manage organizational administrative activities and help employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training
System architecture development, requirements development/management, requirement verification planning, system design/analysis, modeling & simulation, model-based systems engineering, IPT/product owner leadership, specialty engineering, or other appropriate technical functions

Qualification

STEM DegreeAgileSystems EngineeringJIRAConfluenceDOORSCameoEarned-Value ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years related experience or a Masters Degree in STEM and 6 years of related experience
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years; must have current Sentinel Special Access Program (SAP) approval
1+ year of experience with Agile, JIRA, Confluence, DOORS or Cameo

Preferred

Managing people preferred
Earned-Value Management (EVM) trained
Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Understanding of Sentinel program ROM, BCR, and BOE efforts
Understanding of TMRR Cost and Schedule packages (>$100M) to advise TMRR Lead
3+ years' experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration and Test processes on the Sentinel Program with emphasis on Interfaces
Strong customer-facing engagement; demonstrated ability to present complex concepts to internal and external stakeholders with clarity and brevity
Ability to define, refine, and burn down execution criteria for each TMRR Major Program Event (MPE), driving cost and schedule alignment-to-objectives across the Sentinel program
Knowledge of MPE partnership with program management, scheduling, and finance teams, with application of EVM principles to strengthen cost and schedule integration across the Sentinel program

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key 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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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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