Manager Systems Engineering 1 – Space Vehicle Testbed Assistant Section Manager

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 

 

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for space vehicle testbed definition of national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. 

 

SSSD has multiple Assistant Section Manager (S01) openings, within the Space Systems Engineering Directorate. The Assistant Section Manager is a dual-hat Engineering Manager responsible for both section management (up to 20% of time) and existing program responsibilities (80% or more of time). Along with reporting into a program, the Assistant Section Manager is also a member of the Space Systems Engineering Directorate Functional Management Organization.  

 

The Assistant Section Manager (ASM) shall be the functional management point of contact at the work site for an assigned section of employees, primarily managing a team of early career T grades (i.e., T01 to T02, with potential for early career T03s). The ASM will support and implement Space Systems initiatives, reporting directly to an S02 Section Manager. The ASM is responsible for flowdown of information to their employees and will lead and participate in Section Meetings with the S02 Section Manager.   

  

Role and Responsibilities 

• Perform resource planning and staffing 

• Employee Engagement & Retention 

• Staff development, including skills training and career support 

• Performance management, including employee goal setting, annual reviews, and issues resolution

• Candidate to perform these duties while also performing on program SOW (80%) 

 

To learn more about our hiring process for manager positions, please view our "Selecting the Best Qualified Managers" video: http://www.northropgrumman.com/SQMVideo 

  

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR 

• Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR 

• PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with no engineering experience required 

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance 

 
Preferred Qualifications:  

• MS in Systems Engineering or other STEM degree 

• Demonstrated engineering experience in developing Space Vehicle Testbeds

• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and/or requirements &  Space Systems Programs 

• Previous experience as a manager or leading teams

• Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all involved employees 

• Active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR an active clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years

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.  

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Salary Range: $123,200 USD - $184,800 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.