Systems Engineering Manager 2 (Modeling & Simulation)

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

1d•$153,800 - $230,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to lead the Modeling & Simulation (ModSim) team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This is a dual-role position, balancing functional oversight of a Systems Engineering group of 10-15 engineers with productive work on programs. The selected candidate will spend approximately 20% of their time on organizational support (functional duties) and 80% on technical program work. The role is within the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) team in the Mission Survivability Systems organization. The ModSim Manager will lead a team responsible for designing and testing custom algorithm solutions, as well as developing and validating complex models and simulations. This involves applying a systems engineering approach to understand physics phenomenology, create in-house algorithms and performance models, and collaborate with engineers, physicists, and experts to implement these into systems or products. Proficiency in MATLAB and Python, with familiarity in C/C++, is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering / technical discipline with a minimum of 8 years’ experience or a Master of Science degree in an engineering / technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years’ experience.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty.
Active Secret / Top Secret Clearance.
Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearances.
Background and understanding in various tools and techniques associated with cost / schedule management (especially Earned Value Management).
Management experience leading teams including Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test.
Experience working in a systems engineering, integration, and test environment.
Experience with electronic warfare or related defense systems.
Experience with IR (infrared) systems.
Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from proposal / requirements analysis through verification testing.
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills along with proven success working in an integrated product team environment.
Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, MATLAB, Simulink, Cameo, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), and Agile techniques.

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of engineers working multiple initiatives including follow-on contracts, new business growth opportunities, internal research and development, and capital projects.
Guide the team in support and adherence to standard SEIT processes and the oversight of cost, schedule, and technical quality for SEIT execution on supported programs, including functional reviews for major milestone events (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.) and proposals as applicable.
Work on staffing and workload forecast; employee inclusion, engagement, mentoring and career development; employee training and identification, and training of skills required to execute on programs; management and execution of employee performance review processes; and leadership and execution for a multitude of functional management processes.
Collaborate with our talent acquisition team to meet staffing commitments.
Support initiatives such as Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), Product Line Architecture (PLA), and Agile implementation that provide a competitive advantage for our customers.