Manager Systems Engineering 1

The Engineering & Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a talented professional to join the Missile Defense Solutions E&S team in Boulder, Colorado as a Systems Engineering Functional Manager Level 1 managing a team of Systems Engineers and/or Algorithm Engineers.

What You’ll get to Do:

This is a dual role encompassing both functional management and technical performance within a program. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. He/she will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success collaborating and leading Engineering teams.

Job Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years experience ; Masters Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience; in Systems, Software or a related field
• Must be experienced in all aspects of the engineering development lifecycle
• Proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• High proficiency of technical problem solving
• Familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors and simulations
• Familiarity with the Ballistic Missile Defense System
• This position requires US citizenship and an active Secret clearance to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty
• Direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership
• Working knowledge of OPIR sensors, with respect to focal plane resolution, sensitivity, and line of sight considerations for the purpose of tracking
• Experience in tracking and prediction algorithms
• Experience in the numerical implementation of motion filters
• Unix/Linux operating system expertise (RHEL)
• Experience with C/C++ software language, development tools, and integrated development environments (IDEs)
• Agile development experience
• Project scheduling and budget experience (e.g. CAM)

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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