Systems Engineering Manager 2

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.

Climb to new heights on your journey when you start Defining Possible with Northrop Grumman. Enjoy a purposeful career in aeronautics that is crucial to the way we connect and protect our world across land, sea, and air. Bring your experience and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push past possible and achieve your goals today. Enjoy a diverse, collaborative environment with professionals across the nation ready to help launch your career.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a System Engineering Environmental Electromagnetic Effects (E3) Section Manager located in Palmdale, CA reporting directly to the Specialty Engineering and Configuration Management Department Manager.

The Section Manager is responsible for managing a section of E3 System Engineers (15-18% of the time) while continuing to excel in a program role (85-90% or the time). As a member of the Mission System Engineering functional management team, the Section Manager participates in selected Specialty Engineering activities such as staffing, recruiting, employee development, performance management, process and product development, Independent Review Teams (IRT), and on occasion special initiatives. Sections will have up to 15 members and include personnel that range in grade from T01 to T05.

This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

Essential functions:

• Support proposal work, independent technical reviews, program standup and audits, and special assignments on an as needed basis

• Provide strong leadership, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and collaboration with senior management, peers, and employees.

• Previous experience in a leadership and management role within an Engineering discipline is required.

• Responsible for recruiting, staffing and retaining top talent to ensure success for all PAICoE programs.

• Own and lead improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development and training.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering or other related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 9 years relevant work experience

• 1+ years leadership experience

• Must possess an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An MS degree in Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline is preferred.

• 9 years of experience in Electrical Engineering concepts to include E3 topics.

• Must have knowledge with E3 concepts.

• Agile concepts knowledge

• Experience with the both manned and unmanned aircraft systems is preferred.

• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret.

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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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

This position reports to Palmdale, CA, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Oklahoma City, OK, OK, USA.

Salary Range: $143,500 USD - $215,300 USD

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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.