Systems Engineering Manager 3
Requisition ID: R10170170
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Sykesville, Maryland, United States of America | Sykesville, Maryland, United States of America+ 1 more
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 2
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 Power and Control Systems Engineering Manager 3, 100% on-site at our Sykesville, MD location.
As an integral part of our Engineering & Sciences leadership team you will support the diverse engineering portfolio of the P/CS operational unit. You will provide both engineering functional leadership and technical project execution leadership while overseeing approximately 40-75 engineers organized into multi-disciplinary teams; each team is led by a team lead (front line manager). The team leads and senior individual contributors will report directly to the selected P/CS Manager 3. Individuals in this section work across several Sykesville, MD based programs.
The P/CS Manager 3 will also be expected to perform productive (direct charge) work on programs in addition to functional management duties. It is anticipated that given the size of this section, the candidate will spend ~50%- 80% of their time on programs in a technical/leadership role, and ~20%- 50% of their time on functional management activities. This leader must be able to create a culture of well-being, inclusion and engagement that attracts, retains, and enables a high performing workforce.
Functional Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead section staff based on goals, objectives, and company policies.
- Lead strategic actions to improve the business of engineering
- Provide engineering staffing to programs.
- Ensure adherence to established engineering processes.
- Manage workload forecasting, hire/develop new engineering talent.
- Prepare, manage, and conduct Quarterly Connections.
- Manage department budget and support compensation planning.
- Support proposal activities (lead, technical/management volume development, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development/defense).
- Support and lead engineering organization efforts aimed towards skill and career development; continuous improvement; and growth.
Program Roles & Responsibilities:
- Manage engineering support to programs.
- Provide Engineering support aligned with Power and Control Systems technical domains
- Support writing technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), design reviews (e.g. SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR TIMs, etc.) and capture/proposal activities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, homerooms and sectors.
- Ensure training to staff on Engineering Tools required to support their programs.
- Maintain and ensure application of design processes and guidelines used by the department.
- Collaborate with peer managers to ensure consistency across multiple work groups.
- Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers.
- Lead or support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and IRAD project leadership.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
- 2 years of experience with leading large and diverse technical teams.
- 2 years of experience working in a technical role supporting Power or Control Systems engineering development
- Experience within the technical engineering discipline in the defense industry.
- Knowledge of hiring, staffing, engineering metrics, training resources, processes, and tools.
- Power or control systems technology background with development and implementation experience.
- U.S Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. An interim DoD Secret clearance is required to start.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.
- Experience leading groups of 30+ in a functional, programmatic (development and/or production), or technical capacity.
- 4 years of experience in functional management of an engineering organization.
- High proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring, as well as experience in systems engineering and support across multiple program phases.
- Leadership experience in areas related to integration & test.
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Interim Secret Clearance prior to start.
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 considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.