Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Intelligence Systems Division in Linthicum, MD is seeking a frontline manager to join our growing Surveillance & Targeting (S&T) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) organization.
This is a dual-role manager position, balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a group of 10 – 12 SEIT engineers as well as performing productive work on a Space program as a lead or individual contributor. The candidate will spend ~15% of their time supporting the functional homeroom organization and ~85% of their time on technical program work. The management side involves organizational administrative duties and helping their employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training. The direct program side will include SE (system engineering) and/or I&T (integration and test) technical work and/or leadership, e.g., IPT leadership (Lead or Deputy Lead and/or CAM), technical lead, and/or SE product ownership for a Space Mission or Sensor System Payload.
Specific management responsibilities include:
- Staffing (forecasting, recruiting, and retention)
- Employee Development and Training
- Career guidance
- Goal planning
- Performance evaluations
- Compensation planning
- Policy dissemination and implementation
- Communication flow-down
- Employee inclusion and engagement
- Timesheet review and approval
- Expense report review and approval
- Engineering process development and maintenance
- Development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in STEM + 8 years of relevant experience; MS + 6 years of relevant experience
- Active Top Secret clearance at time of application
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse and inclusive teams
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in engineering
- Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity
- Experience with the development of advanced sensor systems, e.g., RADAR, EO/IR, and/or Passive RF payloads
- Experience with Space Payloads and/or Space Vehicles
- Active TS/SCI
Skills Required
- BS in STEM plus 8 years relevant experience, or MS plus 6 years relevant experience
- Active Top Secret clearance at time of application
- U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse and inclusive teams
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process
- Advanced degree in engineering
- Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity
- Experience with development of advanced sensor systems (e.g., RADAR, EO/IR, Passive RF payloads)
- Experience with Space Payloads and/or Space Vehicles
- Active TS/SCI
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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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