Manager Systems Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman•McClellan Park, CA

8d•$161,100 - $241,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a dynamic Systems Engineering Section Manager to lead a high‑performing team of Systems Engineers. The role reports to the Department Manager (20 % of the time) for functional staff management and spends the remaining 80 % executing the technical Statement of Work. This is an on‑site position in McClellan, CA and will eventually require a current TS/SCI clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 9 years of systems, aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering experience OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 7 years of relevant experience.
Recent, demonstrable experience applying modern systems‑engineering processes (e.g., requirement management, verification & validation, risk management; integration and test)
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced STEM degree (Ph.D. or specialized M.S.).
Prior leadership experience in systems engineering, managing a team of five or more engineers.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application to aerospace programs.
Experience working in a military aerospace development environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable interfacing with all levels of staff and senior leadership.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Forecast engineering manpower, allocate resources to meet program schedules, and adjust staffing plans as demand changes.
Build mentorship programs, identify growth opportunities, and support career progression for team members.
Set clear goals, gather continuous feedback, conduct annual performance reviews, administer compensation decisions, and resolve personnel issues.
Translate the department’s strategic plan into actionable objectives; champion a growth‑mindset culture.
Prepare functional responses for System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and other milestones; contribute technical content to proposals and bid packages.
Authorize work assignments, lead recruitment efforts, and manage hiring, onboarding, and salary reviews for section staff.
Align engineering activities with broader functional initiatives, enforce consistent standards, and disseminate best practices across the organization.