Systems Engineering Manager - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Systems Engineering Manager - Level 2 - SEIT Section Manager to join our Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team within Launch Systems Business Unit at the Chandler, AZ facility.

The position will report to the SEIT Department Manager who oversees Systems Engineering and Integrated Product Team leaders supporting Launch Systems programs. The expectation is that this position is primarily performing program related scope with limited overhead related for department/personnel related functional activities.

This position will provide technical leadership in support of critical programs.

Be responsible for interviewing and hiring additional SEIT personnel and will functionally manage high performing teams while providing technical, administrative, and management expertise in the day-to-day activities required to successfully execute complex engineering programs.

(additional responsibilities may be assigned outside of this list)

• Functional management of approximately 10-15 systems engineers (10-15% of the time)
  • Time sheet approval
  • Writing and conducting quarterly connection notes/meetings for direct reports
  • Provide timely feedback and direction to direct reports
  • Assess and communicate staffing needs and actuals on at least a monthly basis
  • Management of department metrics
  • Maintenance of department processes, standards and command media
  • Training
  • Onboarding New Hires
  • Mentoring
  • Interviewing candidates
• Technical Oversight / Leadership
  • May serve as the technical and leadership authority for an IPT team, delivering on challenging performance, schedule, and cost objectives.
  • Engage, inspire, and guide cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones, ensuring clear communication and strong alignment across all stakeholders.
  • Proactively manage team assignments, workloads, and collaboration across internal teams and external partnerships.

• 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 year of experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret Security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with developing and executing project schedules.
• Aerospace experience

• >10 years of Launch or Missile Systems Engineering experience
• Program execution experience
• A strong experienced-based and…