Manager Systems Engineer 2 - Specialty Engineering

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
In-Office
161K-242K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manages a specialty engineering section while providing hands-on systems engineering support. Leads Reliability, System Safety, and Human Factors Engineering activities across system requirements, hardware validation, and lifecycle deployment. Responsibilities include staffing, performance reviews, resource planning, mentoring, technical analysis, documentation, customer presentations, and program support. Requires strong Department of Defense systems engineering knowledge, management experience, communication skills, and familiarity with EVM, IMS, safety analysis, and reliability processes.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

 

What you’ll get to do:

Specialty Engineering includes Reliability, System Safety and Human Factors Engineering. The candidate manager must have a strong foundation in Department of Defense Systems Engineering principles and experience deploying Specialty Engineering in the Systems Engineering process. This consists of providing direction and guidance to a diverse group of Reliability, System Safety and Human Factors Engineers supporting the System Engineering process starting with the development of system requirements, hardware validation  and the deployed hardware life cycle.  The role is dual-hat; responsible for both section management (20% of the time) and actual program related support. Section management consists of Team time keeping, performance reviews, staffing and resource planning, training, and team engagement. Program support will include providing hands on support for the development of work products including Specialty Engineering analysis, document generation and customer presentations.  A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and management experience is critical to success. 


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 9 years of engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of engineering experience.  
  • Minimum 5 years experience as a Systems/Engineering Manager or Engineering Program Management
  • Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all employees.
  • Fundamental knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
  • Excellent report writing/reviewing skills
  • Must be a US Citizenship
  • Active US Government Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in Navy Programs
  • Working knowledge of Reliability, System Safety and Human Factors Engineering processes including Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA), reliability assessment, generating safety hazard analyses, safety risk assessment, derived safety requirements, and documentation hazard analysis.
  • Proposal experience including developing Basis of Estimates (BOE), fact finding and negotiations
  • Working experience with Earned Value Management and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development/tracking

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of engineering experience, or a master's degree and 7 years of engineering experience, or a PhD and 4 years of engineering experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Systems or Engineering Manager or in Engineering Program Management
  • Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal, and employee interface skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of Earned Value Management and Integrated Master Schedules
  • Excellent report writing and reviewing skills
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
  • Experience working in Navy programs
  • Working knowledge of Reliability, System Safety, and Human Factors Engineering processes, including FMEA, reliability assessment, safety hazard analysis, safety risk assessment, derived safety requirements, and hazard analysis documentation
  • Proposal experience, including developing Basis of Estimates, fact finding, and negotiations
  • Working experience with Earned Value Management and Integrated Master Schedule development and tracking

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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