Manager Systems Engineering 3

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Manager 3 based out of Linthicum, MD and will require 100% on-site work.

What You’ll get to Do:
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a leader to manage its Combat Sensors Systems Engineering Integration and Test Section. This Section is comprised of multiple front line engineering groups responsible for Systems integration and test activities across all programs in the Combat Sensors Business Unit. This is a dual-role manager position, involving balancing both the overall Functional oversight and management of a Systems Engineering group of approximately 40-70 engineers organized into multiple teams; each team led by a Team Lead (front line manager). The Team Leads and senior individual contributors will report directly to the selected Section Lead. The management side involves organizational administrative activities and helping their employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training. The direct program work may include systems engineering technical work, conducting design reviews, IPT leadership, consulting, proposal support, or any other appropriate technical function.

The Systems Engineering Manager 3 will spend 20-50% of their time on supporting the organization and 50-80% of their time on technical program work. 

• Manager of managers position with 4 manager-led functional groups comprising the Section

• Oversee the performance management process, compensation planning, talent development, continuous improvement, and program staffing

• Provide project and technical oversight for integration and test activities performed by the Section

• Maintain and ensure application of Engineering processes and guidelines used in the Section

• Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external Customers

• Collaborate with peer Section Leads to ensure consistency across multiple organizations

• Support group initiatives, recruiting, workload forecasting, staffing, cross-campus/sector involvement, cost center budget planning, and internally funded projects.

This position is contingent upon contract award, the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and approval of Special Program Access after hire. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 3 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) after hire.

• Experience with leading large and diverse technical teams.

• Knowledge of hiring, staffing, engineering metrics, training resources, processes, and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

• A current /active DoD Secret Clearance or higher

• Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader

• Leadership and/or technical experience in areas related to Systems integration & test

• Experience within the systems engineering discipline in either the defense or aerospace industries.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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 and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
 

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.