Manager Systems Engineering - R10231508

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

We are seeking a Manager 3 – System Engineering to lead the System Engineering group at the Propulsion Systems & Controls Business Unit, Elkton, MD.

As the leader of the System Engineering group, consisting of approximately 40 engineers and 3 managers, you will be responsible for setting strategies for development and implementation of new capabilities and tools, ensuring compliance with internal and Government requirements, and training and development of our personnel.

• Managing execution of all System Engineering activities, with focus on technical excellence while meeting schedule and cost objectives.
• Development of a strategic plan to improve System Engineering capabilities, processes and tools.
• Ensuring that we are appropriately staffed with the right talent and skill levels across the technical staff to support the programs and department budgets.
• Mentoring and motivating to ensure a high performing team.
• Setting and promoting high standards for quality and safety through peer reviews, process control, and performance feedback.
• Taking a leadership role in solving significant technical issues.
• Supporting program technical reviews, proposal reviews, or other technical meetings.
• Maintaining state-of-the-art knowledge with respect to System Engineering methods.
• Representing and communicating Northrop Grumman technical capabilities and technologies to build relationships with internal and external customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field, and 14 Years of experience or 12 years of experience with an applicable Master’s degree
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite
• Strong technical background in one or more of the following disciplines:
  System Engineering methodology and practice, configuration management, and CAD modeling
• Must be a self-starter and possess the skills necessary to lead and motivate others.
• 5+ years of project team or people leadership experience
• Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication skills to all levels of an organization.
• Ability to travel (5-10%) to meet with off-site managers, current/potential customers, suppliers, and company leadership.

• Advanced degree in Engineering, preferably within the System Engineering discipline.
• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience in capturing new business through cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing internal customer relationships, prioritization, and delegation.
• Ability to balance people management, technical/process management, and strategic/new business aspects of this position.

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $.

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