Systems Engineering Manager - Level 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Systems Engineering Manager - Level 2 - SEIT Section Manager to join our Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team within Launch Systems Business Unit at the Chandler, AZ facility. The position will report to the SEIT Department Manager who oversees Systems Engineering and Integrated Product Team leaders supporting Launch Systems programs. The expectation is that this position is primarily performing program related scope with limited overhead related for department/personnel related functional activities. This position will provide technical leadership in support of critical programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 year of experience
- Must have an active US Government Secret Security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with developing and executing project schedules.
- Aerospace experience
Nice To Haves
- >10 years of Launch or Missile Systems Engineering experience
- Program execution experience
- A strong experienced-based and academic foundation in Systems Engineering fundamentals
- Experience with Earned Value Management System and managing a Cost Account
- Expertise in rocket and missile systems development.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for interviewing and hiring additional SEIT personnel and will functionally manage high performing teams while providing technical, administrative, and management expertise in the day-to-day activities required to successfully execute complex engineering programs.
- Functional management of approximately 10-15 systems engineers (10-15% of the time)
- Time sheet approval
- Writing and conducting quarterly connection notes/meetings for direct reports
- Provide timely feedback and direction to direct reports
- Assess and communicate staffing needs and actuals on at least a monthly basis
- Management of department metrics
- Maintenance of department processes, standards and command media
- Training
- Onboarding New Hires
- Mentoring
- Interviewing candidates
- May serve as the technical and leadership authority for an IPT team, delivering on challenging performance, schedule, and cost objectives.
- Engage, inspire, and guide cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones, ensuring clear communication and strong alignment across all stakeholders.
- Proactively manage team assignments, workloads, and collaboration across internal teams and external partnerships.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
