Systems Engineering Manager 3 – IPT Lead

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

8d•$193,000 - $289,600

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is hiring a Systems Engineering Manager 3 – IPT Lead in Redondo Beach, California. The role leads the consolidated Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Integrated Product Team (IPT), integrating Mission Systems Engineering (MSE), Space Vehicle Systems Engineering (SVSE), and Payload Systems Engineering (PLSE). The position is accountable for integrated systems engineering execution, including technical baseline integration, requirements and interface management, verification and validation, and cross-element technical closure from system definition through delivery. The role partners with the Chief Engineer and element leads to implement system-level technical decisions and ensure disciplined, coordinated execution across the program lifecycle. The position requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at application and before starting, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period. Continued employment depends on maintaining the required clearance and program access. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is 10% of the time. This is a full-time position. The stated primary-level salary range is $193,000 to $289,600. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with at least 6 years, or a Ph.D. with at least 4 years.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, or equivalent, at the time of application and before the start date.
Ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period, and to maintain required clearance and program access thereafter.
Extensive systems engineering experience, including technical leadership on complex space, satellite, payload, or mission-system development efforts.
Demonstrated experience managing system requirements, technical baselines, interfaces, and verification and validation activities.
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and resolving complex technical issues across multiple system elements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or above in a STEM discipline.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance, or equivalent, and active SCI access at application and before the start date.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience leading a Systems Engineering IPT, SEIT, or comparable system-level technical integration organization.
Experience with complex space systems, spacecraft, payloads, satellite constellations, or mission systems.
Experience leading customer interchanges and major design or readiness reviews.
Experience with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing SEIT IPT, establishing integrated systems engineering priorities, execution cadence, technical ownership, and accountability.
Provide system-level leadership and oversight across MSE, SVSE, and PLSE, including specialty engineering functions, throughout the program lifecycle.
Ensure system requirements are decomposed, allocated, traced, and verified at appropriate levels.
Oversee external and inter-element technical interfaces, ensuring leads establish definitions, controls, and closure plans.
Lead system-level verification and validation planning, readiness, evidence integration, and closure to ensure compliance with customer and program requirements.
Communicate the IPT’s status, risks, decisions, and recommended actions to program leadership and customers.
Partner with the Chief Engineer and element leads to implement system-level technical decisions and coordinate execution across the program lifecycle.