Systems Engineering Manager - level 3 SEIT Department Manager

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

4d•$166,700 - $250,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager - level 3, SEIT Department Manager, located in Chandler, Arizona. As a key leader, you will report to the SEIT Director (Arizona) while providing functional and strategic oversight for a team of 30+ Systems Engineering leaders specializing in Launch Vehicle and Missile Systems Engineering. In addition to the functional responsibilities, this role will directly support program leadership needs. In this job, you will; Inspire and Lead High-Caliber Professionals: Serve as the functional manager for a span of control exceeding 30 personnel, including direct oversight of ~15 senior-level engineers and section managers. Your leadership will cultivate an environment of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence while advancing individual and team performance. Strategic Vision and Policy Setting: Work with the SEIT Director to define and implement a forward-looking vision and department-level strategies that align with enterprise directives. Craft impactful department processes, command media, and training programs that elevate team capabilities and foster compliance with engineering best practices. Mentorship and Talent Development: Mentor and develop managers and senior engineers. Guide new hires through comprehensive onboarding, training, and development plans. Technical Oversight: Provide reviews of complex designs, schedules, and budgets to ensure alignment with customer requirements and program objectives. Represent your department in high-stakes program reviews, customer-facing meetings, and executive-level presentations. Operational Excellence Across Programs: Bring technical and leadership expertise to the day-to-day execution of programs, driving the successful delivery of intricate engineering solutions. Direct Engineering Impact: You will contribute hands-on technical leadership in support of critical programs. Functional oversight of 30+ individuals, encompassing direct management of section managers as well as senior engineers. Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide consistent feedback, and foster a sense of accountability throughout the team. Lead initiatives around vision setting, goal creation, and department alignment with key strategic objectives. Design and manage training, onboarding, and mentorship programs that empower your team to thrive. Technical Oversight and Leadership: 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 9 years of related experience or Master’s degree with 7 years of experience
Must have an active US Government Secret Security clearance
At least 5 years of prior experience in a management role.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing senior-level personnel in an engineering environment.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior leadership, customers, and technical stakeholders.
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.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of Launch or Missile Systems Engineering experience.
Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.
Expertise in rocket and missile systems development.

Responsibilities

Serve as the functional manager for a span of control exceeding 30 personnel, including direct oversight of ~15 senior-level engineers and section managers.
Define and implement a forward-looking vision and department-level strategies that align with enterprise directives.
Craft impactful department processes, command media, and training programs that elevate team capabilities and foster compliance with engineering best practices.
Mentor and develop managers and senior engineers.
Guide new hires through comprehensive onboarding, training, and development plans.
Provide reviews of complex designs, schedules, and budgets to ensure alignment with customer requirements and program objectives.
Represent your department in high-stakes program reviews, customer-facing meetings, and executive-level presentations.
Bring technical and leadership expertise to the day-to-day execution of programs, driving the successful delivery of intricate engineering solutions.
Contribute hands-on technical leadership in support of critical programs.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide consistent feedback, and foster a sense of accountability throughout the team.
Lead initiatives around vision setting, goal creation, and department alignment with key strategic objectives.
Design and manage training, onboarding, and mentorship programs that empower your team to thrive.
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)