Systems Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman•Bethpage, NY

2d•$161,100 - $241,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Systems Engineering Manager 2 (Front-Line Manager) for a 100% on-site role in Bethpage, New York. This dual-role position combines functional management with technical project execution leadership and supervises a Systems Engineering team supporting multiple programs. The team has approximately 10–15 engineers, and the manager is expected to perform direct-charge program work in addition to management duties. The anticipated allocation is approximately 80% technical or program leadership work and 20% functional management. The manager will provide engineering functional leadership, oversee staffing and workload planning, support employees’ development, and ensure adherence to engineering processes. The role is part of the Engineering & Sciences leadership team and works with internal and external customers, homerooms, and sectors. The position is contingent on successful transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, a master’s degree and 6 years, or a Ph.D. and 4 years. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold an active DoD Secret Clearance, be able to obtain SAP access, and have systems engineering experience in defense or aerospace, leadership or people-management experience, and a background in Radar or EW technology involving sensor development and implementation. The salary range is $161,100–$241,700. Relocation assistance may be available. Benefits include a health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and a 9/80 work schedule where available. Other benefits mentioned include life and disability insurance, company-paid holidays, and possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus eligibility, depending on the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years, or Ph.D. with 4 years in a STEM or other related technical field.
U.S. citizenship.
Current, active DoD Secret Clearance.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Leadership skills to coordinate collaboration across engineering teams.
Experience with people management or IPT leadership.
Systems engineering experience in the defense or aerospace industries.
Radar or EW technology background with sensor development and implementation experience.

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership in a distributed team environment.
Prior engineering functional management experience.
Exemplary professionalism and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to build diverse and inclusive teams with engaged team members.
Mentoring and coaching skills, with excellent two-way communication skills upward and downward.
Experience leading a team of 5–12 employees with a record of on-time performance.
Time management and organizational skills to prioritize concurrent program and functional responsibilities.
Knowledge of hiring, staffing, engineering metrics, training resources, processes, and tools.
High proficiency in technical problem solving, including decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.
Experience in systems engineering and support across multiple program phases.

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineers performing direct work across multiple programs, guided by goals, objectives, and company policies.
Provide engineering staffing to programs.
Ensure adherence to established engineering processes.
Manage workload forecasting and hire and develop engineering talent.
Prepare, manage, and conduct Quarterly Connections.
Support compensation planning.
Support and lead engineering organization efforts focused on skill and career development, continuous improvement, and growth.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, homerooms, and sectors.
Ensure staff receive training on engineering tools required to support their programs.
Perform direct-charge program work in addition to functional management duties.
Create a culture of well-being, inclusion, and engagement that attracts, retains, and enables a high-performing workforce.