Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA

3d • $161,100 - $241,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector’s Western Region Engineering is hiring a Cyber Systems Engineering Manager 2 for its Space Park location in Redondo Beach, California. The role provides technical and functional leadership to establish and maintain a Systems Engineering organization supporting multiple divisions and programs across a broad portfolio. It oversees development, design, integration, testing, and implementation of solutions for Space Systems programs and campaigns, as well as research and technology development.

This dual role combines functional management with technical performance on a specific program. The Section Manager generally oversees 10–15 technical staff members and is accountable for their program execution. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership in recruiting, retaining, mentoring, and coaching employees; communicate and solve problems effectively; and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A commitment to ethics, integrity, innovation, and diverse and inclusive teams is expected.

The position requires an active SCI at application, or an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) at application and before starting, plus the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain active SCI before the start date. Continued employment is subject to maintaining the clearance and program access required for the role. Candidates must already have at least 85% program coverage on a Space Sector program in Redondo Beach; this role provides up to 15% coverage. Travel is required up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• High proficiency in technical problem solving.
• Technical depth in cybersecurity, including areas such as risk management framework, software assurance, security architecture, security monitoring, cryptography, vulnerability scanning and management, and/or security test and evaluation.
• At least 85% pre-existing coverage on a program within the Space Sector in Redondo Beach, California; the role provides up to 15% coverage.
• An active SCI at time of application, or an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) at application and before start, together with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI before starting.
• Ability to travel 10%.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience designing, architecting, or supporting System Security Engineering (SSE) for embedded products such as space vehicles.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and artifacts.
• Program leadership role on a program associated with the section.
• Master’s degree in a relevant technical or management specialty.
• Experience with program reviews and business development activities.
• Active TS/SCI and SAP clearance.
• Experience with Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector programs, teams, architectures, and domain.
• DoD 8140 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Generally manage 10–15 technical staff members and support successful program execution.
• Provide functional oversight and resources.
• Support staffing and workload forecasting, employee engagement, mentoring and career development, and identification and delivery of training needed for program work.
• Collaborate with programs, CAMs, and assignment managers to align technical execution and staffing with business objectives.
• Participate in sourcing, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.
• Support business strategy activities, including proposals, gate reviews, independent review teams, and NAR/ICE, as needed.
• Develop and maintain processes and tools to meet current and future program and technology needs across the Space Sector System Security and Cyber Engineering portfolio.
• Provide technical and functional leadership for Systems Engineering supporting multiple divisions and programs.
• Oversee development, design, integration, testing, and implementation of solutions for Space Systems programs and campaigns, along with research and technology development.
• Perform technical work on a specific program as part of the dual functional-management and technical-performance role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
• Paid time off.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible schedules, including the option of a 9/80 work schedule.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager