Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2- 20666

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

1d•$139,100 - $208,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to join a multifunctional team of Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineers in Roy, Utah. The position is in the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division and supports execution of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the Sentinel Program. The role’s primary objective is to collaborate across Systems Engineering, System Test, Global Supply Chain, suppliers, and other Integrated Product Teams to develop and stand up the Vandenberg Launch Center facility. The facility will support incremental system maturity milestones and hardware deliveries. This is a dual-hatted position combining individual senior-engineer contributions (80%) with people leadership in a functional management homeroom (20%). The standard work schedule is 9/80, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The position involves travel 10% of the time and may offer relocation assistance. An active Secret clearance is required at application, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Experience working in the aerospace or defense sector.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or Cost Account Management (CAM), including baseline development, variance analysis, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating with Supplier Management Team (SMT) partners or comparable prime/secondary subcontractors on launch vehicle or weapon system projects, including joint technical reviews, interface negotiations, and integrated schedule management.
Knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards, such as MIL-STDs, UFCs, NFPA, and IBC, and ability to apply them in integrating weapon system requirements.
Prior participation in Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) programs and familiarity with government procurement processes and contract clauses.
PMP, PMI ACP, or Earned Value Management Certification (EVMC).
Demonstrated ability to lead design engineering and construction execution for complex, high-risk systems.
Strong track record of working with subcontractors, suppliers, and DoD customers to resolve technical and schedule challenges.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting technical status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership, customers, and partners.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to decompose technical requirements, develop complete and verifiable requirements, and conduct trade studies.
Ensure team members have the training, tools, and access required to perform design engineering responsibilities.
Develop and review engineering packages for product lifecycle management release.
Contribute as a senior engineer and provide people leadership in a functional management homeroom.
Collaborate across Systems Engineering, System Test, Global Supply Chain, suppliers, and other Integrated Product Teams to develop and stand up the Vandenberg Launch Center facility.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Educational assistance
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
Paid time off
Health and wellness resources
Employee discounts
Potential relocation assistance
Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
Company-paid holidays
Disability insurance
Savings plan