Manager Systems Engineering 3

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for an Engineering Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on the Mission Systems Ground Systems IPT. This position will be located on-site in Melbourne, FL.

The Ground Systems IPT Lead will report to the Director of Missions Systems and will provide management, direction and leadership and will have the responsibility, accountability and authority for the overall requirements, design, development, integration and certification of communications for the airborne platform. 

The Ground Systems IPT Lead will be responsible for the development and integration of specific Cloud Based Ground Systems solutions. The Ground System IPT Lead will be responsible for the development and integration of associated ground control elements of the system to provide seamless capability from mission planning through mission execution.

The Ground Systems  IPT Lead will manage functional resources, processes and procedures for the IPT: Manages technical, cost and schedule performance to achieve all cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives. Ensures coordination within the Ground Systems IPT to assure integration of the requirements, interfaces, and related technical performance. Ensures integration cross all mission systems IPTs to provide assurance of the delivery of fully integrated mission systems products. Ensures cost, schedule, and technical performance of the Ground Systems IPT.

The Ground Systems IPT Lead will be required to coordinate directly with the government and extended government agencies on the team’s behalf. The Ground Systems IPT lead will be expected to collaborate with all appropriate weapon system IPTs, including the Aircraft Systems Chief Engineer and Chief Architect .  The Ground Systems IPT Lead should have a working knowledge of platform integration during the development, integration and certification phases.

Additional Responsibilities include:

• Managing a moderate-sized team executing programmatic functions (cost, schedule, technical performance and growth)
• Management of customer relationships
• Support future efforts in advanced communications integration
• Fostering team member collaboration
• Collaborate with peers to build expertise, depth, and breadth throughout the NGC enterprise.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 9 years of related professional and/or military experience that includes a background in encompassing design, development, integration, and testing of communications , navigation, and identification systems, OR a Master’s degree AND 7 years of related professional and/or military experience that includes a background in encompassing design, development, integration, and testing of communications , navigation, and identification systems.
• 5+ years of direct management / leadership experience, such as leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
• Must have experience with EVMS or equivalent cost and schedule tracking.
• Must have experience preparing for and presenting to customers.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the past 6 years)
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current PAR
• 10+ years of experience in military aerospace with direct experience in the design, development, integration, and testing of communications , navigation, and identification systems
• 7+ years of management experience in Functional Management, Engineering Management, or Program Management
• Experience managing large supplier contracts
• Knowledge of networks and communications concepts and experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance

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.

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Salary Range: $152,100 USD - $228,100 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.