Northrop Grumman Australia · 6 hours ago
Manager Systems Engineering 3
United States-Arizona-Chandler
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $250K/yr
9+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Manager, Systems Engineering 3 for their SEIT team. The role involves providing leadership and oversight for a large team of Systems Engineers, focusing on Launch Vehicle and Missile Systems Engineering, while ensuring compliance with engineering best practices and fostering technical excellence.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Functional oversight of 70+ individuals, encompassing direct management of section managers as well as senior engineers
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide consistent feedback, and foster a sense of accountability throughout the team
Lead initiatives around vision setting, goal creation, and department alignment with key strategic objectives
Design and manage training, onboarding, and mentorship programs that empower your team to thrive
Provide expert-level technical oversight of SEIT deliverables, including interface management, requirements development, verification plans, trade studies, and risk assessments
Oversee technical reviews to ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering fundamentals, and best practices
Resolve challenges in areas such as systems design, system safety, and failure analysis, acting as the authoritative guide when addressing complex technical questions
Establish metrics and reporting systems to track department performance and ensure alignment with organizational goals
Oversee continuous improvement activities and recommend technical and organizational innovations
Support independent design reviews and high-level problem-solving efforts on program-critical issues
Collaborate closely with the SEIT Director (Arizona) and Central Region Engineering (CRE) SEIT Senior Director, presenting key policy recommendations and championing department initiatives
Represent your department in executive reviews, customer engagements, and mission-critical presentations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 9 years of related experience (or Master's degree with 7 years of experience)
At least 5 years of prior experience in a management role
Current DoD SECRET clearance (or higher)
Deep knowledge of Systems Engineering principles (e.g., requirements development, interface management, verification, risk management, etc.)
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing senior-level personnel in an engineering environment
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior leadership, customers, and technical stakeholders
System Safety exposure / understanding / experience
Preferred
15+ years of Systems Engineering experience
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering or Systems Engineering certification (e.g., INCOSE)
Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
Background and familiarity with system modeling and simulation
Familiarity with mission engineering
Expertise in rocket and missile systems development
Direct experience in independent design reviews, failure analysis, and launch operations
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase