Systems Engineering Manager 2 – G/ATOR Programs

Northrop Grumman

78d • $149,400 - $224,000

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Manager 2, supporting G/ATOR programs and personnel in our Advanced Land Sensors (ALS) portfolio in the Maritime & Land Sensors and Systems (MLSS) Division. This position will be 100% on-site at our Linthicum, MD location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• A current / active DoD Secret Clearance.
• 5 years of experience in systems development, integration, and/or test.
• 3 years of experience people management or IPT leadership.
• 2 years of experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM).
• 1 year of experience working with the Systems Engineering V-Model and executing the systems engineering work flow.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.
• Knowledge of hiring, staffing, engineering metrics, training resources, processes, and tools.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience and exposure (Software/Digital, Hardware, Electrical, Systems) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally.
• Knowledge and experience with AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR.
• Knowledge and experience with ground radars and AESA radar development, design, test.
• Experience with technical risk and opportunity management.
• Experience in both domestic and international radar business.
• Experience supporting USMC and/or USAF customer.
• Experience managing contracts of $10M+.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor direct reports based on goals, objectives, and company policies.
• Ensure adherence to standard systems engineering processes.
• Provide staffing to programs with systems engineering competencies.
• Manage workload forecasting, hire/develop new systems engineering talent.
• Prepare, manage, and conduct performance reviews.
• Support proposal activities (lead, technical/management volume development, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development/defense).
• Direct the execution of the overall systems engineering, integration, and test (SEIT) effort across the SELS program.
• Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and across the SELS program.
• Plan and execute the Systems Engineering Core Functions.
• Ensure the integrity of engineering processes, and timely development of core engineering work products.
• Coordinate between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Teams (IPT), program management office, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline.
• Serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM), which comprises cost and schedule management for the SEIT work scope.
• Oversee configuration management of the program technical baseline.
• Manage risk and opportunity and the production of core engineering work products and track the work products and associated program dependencies in the program schedule.
• Serve as a primary technical interface with the customer.
• Develop capital and development projects to support strategic capture plans.
• Align measurement objectives and activities to meet program performance goals and objectives.
• Mentor IPT leaders, fostering their professional growth and development by providing guidance, sharing expertise, and supporting them in achieving strategic objectives.
• Plan and execute engineering staffing activities, and ensure the project team has qualified staff to execute the program core functions.
• Support Engineering Metrics Collection and Management.
• Plan, execute, and close out Systems Engineering sections of technical program reviews.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree