Manager Systems Engineering 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Intelligence Systems Division in Linthicum, MD is seeking a frontline manager to join our growing Surveillance & Targeting (S&T) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) organization. This is a dual-role manager position, balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a group of 10 – 12 SEIT engineers as well as performing productive work on a Space program as a lead or individual contributor. The candidate will spend ~15% of their time supporting the functional homeroom organization and ~85% of their time on technical program work. The management side involves organizational administrative duties and helping their employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training. The direct program side will include SE (system engineering) and/or I&T (integration and test) technical work and/or leadership, e.g., IPT leadership (Lead or Deputy Lead and/or CAM), technical lead, and/or SE product ownership for a Space Mission or Sensor System Payload.
Requirements
- BS in STEM + 8 years of relevant experience; MS + 6 years of relevant experience
- Active Top Secret clearance at time of application
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse and inclusive teams
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in engineering
- Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity
- Experience with the development of advanced sensor systems, e.g., RADAR, EO/IR, and/or Passive RF payloads
- Experience with Space Payloads and/or Space Vehicles
- Active TS/SCI
Responsibilities
- Staffing (forecasting, recruiting, and retention)
- Employee Development and Training
- Career guidance
- Goal planning
- Performance evaluations
- Compensation planning
- Policy dissemination and implementation
- Communication flow-down
- Employee inclusion and engagement
- Timesheet review and approval
- Expense report review and approval
- Engineering process development and maintenance
- Development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
