Systems Engineering Manager - level 3 SEIT Department Manager

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 seeking a Systems Engineering Manager - level 3, SEIT Department Manager, located in Chandler, Arizona.

• Inspire and Lead High-Caliber Professionals:
  Serve as the functional manager for a span of control exceeding 30 personnel, including direct oversight of ~15 senior-level engineers and section managers. Your leadership will cultivate an environment of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence while advancing individual and team performance.
• Strategic Vision and Policy Setting:
  Work with the SEIT Director to define and implement a forward-looking vision and department-level strategies that align with enterprise directives. Craft impactful department processes, command media, and training programs that elevate team capabilities and foster compliance with engineering best practices.
• Mentorship and Talent Development:
  Mentor and develop managers and senior engineers. Guide new hires through comprehensive onboarding, training, and development plans.
• Technical Oversight:
  Provide reviews of complex designs, schedules, and budgets to ensure alignment with customer requirements and program objectives. Represent your department in high-stakes program reviews, customer-facing meetings, and executive-level presentations.
• Operational Excellence Across Programs:
  Bring technical and leadership expertise to the day-to-day execution of programs, driving the successful delivery of intricate engineering solutions.
• Direct Engineering Impact:
  You will contribute hands-on technical leadership in support of critical programs.
• Functional oversight of 30+ 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.

• 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 field with a minimum of 9 years of related experience or Master’s degree with 7 years of experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret Security clearance
• At least 5 years of prior experience in a management role.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams…