Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Systems Engineer Manager 2 Functional Homeroom Manager to join our team in El Segundo. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.
This role will be a combination of 80% technical SOW and 20% functional homeroom manager (FHR) SOW.
FHR Roles and Responsibilities will include:
• Providing functional leadership and direction to a section of multi-disciplined engineers (/technicians if applicable) (10-15 personnel) including building an engineering culture that empowers employees, establishes personal and team accountability, motivates team performance, encourages development, and supports innovation.
• Coordinating with programs to ensure appropriate staffing/de-staffing actions are developed and executed relative to their section, and managing employee movement between programs.
• Managing team member performance, creating and delivering performance evaluations, overseeing the salary review process, and supervising employee development and mentoring efforts.
• Special assignments/data calls in support of the functional homeroom
• Driving compliance with policies and procedures including timecards, safety, security, property management, training, and configuration control.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 20% may be required.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience. • Experience with project planning, cost, schedule & performance, including Earned -Value and performance measurement baseline concepts
• Currently briefed to and supporting applicable program statement of work.
• Currently reporting to a functional homeroom within the Systems Engineering directorate
• Experience leading a team or project
• Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and developing cross functional teams of varying degrees of skill on complex technical projects including some or all aspects of engineering project life cycle
• Cost Account Management experience
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to include written and verbal communication
• Prior functional management experience including mentoring/coaching, and solving staff and resource issues
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years related engineering experience OR Master's with 7 years OR PhD with 5 years
- Experience with project planning, cost, schedule and performance, including Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts
- Currently briefed to and supporting applicable program statement of work
- Currently reporting to a functional homeroom within the Systems Engineering directorate
- Experience leading a team or project
- Active in-scope DoD Top Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) prior to commencement of employment
- Work full-time on-site at employer facility (no remote/hybrid)
- Demonstrated success leading and developing cross-functional technical teams
- Cost Account Management experience
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
- Prior functional management experience including mentoring/coaching and resolving staff/resource issues
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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