Manager Systems Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

3d•$161,100 - $241,700•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Software Integration and Test (SIT) Manager Deputy (Systems Engineering Manager 2) to join our talented team. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA. The Ground Solutions and Mission Support (GSMS) Software (SW) Integrated Project Team (IPT) is a large, restricted group executing across both Development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) tasks. The SW Engineering IPT focuses on the development and sustainment of several mission operational SW product lines, as well as the development of new capabilities as coordinated with their restricted Customer. The SW Integration and Test (SIT) IPT team is focused on the integration of subsystems and testing of critical mission capabilities. We are looking for an energetic and passionate software system engineering leader to join our team as we work to provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of our Customer’s national security mission in the areas of Ground Enterprise Modernization. As the SIT Deputy Manager, you will support the SIT Manager with managing the day-to-day operations of the SIT team, including collaboration across IPTs, and supporting the SIT technical leadership team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experience
Active SCI clearance required at the time of application
Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, staffing, reporting, coordination, identifying/mitigating risk, and supporting all phases of a development program
Demonstrated ability to develop and present technical material to senior management and customers
Comfortable with generating and presenting technical information in Ground-Space systems domain
Demonstrated systems engineering knowledge and top-level mission flow down from subsystem to element with requirements and verification experience
Prior mission experience on Ground-Space systems architecture and interfaces
Previous project management experience for technical and schedule milestones
Excellent leadership, interpersonal communications, organizational and professional development/mentoring skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Must be able to work independently, function in a fast-paced team environment, and be flexible to changing direction

Nice To Haves

5+ years of previous management experience as a Deputy APM, SPM, or Technical Lead
5+ years of experience performing as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) managing cost, schedule, and technical
Previous program management or related mission management experience with NG PGSD processes on large satellite programs
Technical background in ground system design, software development, software integration & test, and requirements development and verification
Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop effective processes
Experience with program reviews and business development activities.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Manage Software Discrepancy Reports (SWDR) – tracking, prioritization, and managing to completion with the SIT team and SW Development team
Manage cost/schedule inputs
Conduct weekly meetings and provide regular status
Support onboarding of new team members
Provide training and technical resource availability
Support customer technical support