Manager Systems Engineering 2

Posted 13 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
161K-242K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manage the Sensors Systems Engineering team supporting design, development, and production transition of inertial navigation systems. Responsibilities include improving engineering processes, coordinating staffing, overseeing technical and cost proposals, mentoring engineers, managing performance and compensation activities, and partnering with program leadership and HR. The role is fully onsite in Woodland Hills, California, with a 9/80 schedule and up to 25% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Manager 2 based out of Woodland Hills, CA leading the Sensors Systems Engineering team. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation.  The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. This is a fully onsite position located in Woodland Hills, CA working a 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll get to Do:

  • Manage a team of Sensor Engineers supporting the engineering design, development, and transition to production of inertial navigation systems

  • Own and continuously improve processes defining best practices for design of various inertial sensor types

  • Interface with program leads to coordinate staffing requirements and ensure proper skill mix is provided to execution teams in timely fashion

  • Provide guidance and oversight in developing technical and cost proposals

  • Mentor direct reports and drive their professional growth through goal setting and career planning

  • Responsible for all manager related activities including, but not limited to: conducting performance and salary reviews, approving timecards, performance management, and working closely with HR on elevated employee matters

Basic Qualifications Sensors Systems Engineering Manager 2:

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 6 years of relevant experience.

  • Experience in development of advanced sensors for aerospace and/or defense applications

  • Experience leading a team on a technical development effort or technical production support

  • Understanding of Systems Engineering and project management tools such as DOORS, MS Project, etc.

  • Experience with Systems Engineering processes, procedures, and best practices

  • Experience with generating and/or reviewing cost estimates/basis of estimates (BOEs)

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required within a timeframe set forth by management

  • Must be able to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.

Preferred Qualifications Sensors Systems Engineering Manager 2:

  • Master’s Degree in a technical field with 6 years of experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment or PHD with 3 years of experience

  • Demonstrated understanding of the physics that enable different sensor technologies used in inertial navigation systems

  • Demonstrated experience in inertial sensor development, fiber optics, ring laser gyros, and sensor electronics

  • Development and implementation of processes to ensure product development efficiency and accuracy

  • A proven track record of leading a team of engineers and of establishing strong relationships with other functional organizations and Program Offices

  • Experienced with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, such as Siemens Teamcenter Enterprise

  • Experienced with failure analysis techniques and methods (RCCAs)

  • Technical project management with budget/EVMS experience

  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

  • Experience authoring and reviewing technical proposals

  • Experience with engineering planning, scheduling, metrics, earned value systems, and workload forecasting

  • Active DoD Secret clearance

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 with 8 years of relevant experience
  • Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of relevant experience
  • Experience developing advanced sensors for aerospace or defense applications
  • Experience leading a team on a technical development effort or technical production support
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering and project management tools such as DOORS and MS Project
  • Experience with Systems Engineering processes, procedures, and best practices
  • Experience generating or reviewing cost estimates and basis of estimates
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
  • Ability to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills, California
  • Master's degree in a technical field with 6 years of experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
  • PhD with 3 years of experience
  • Understanding of physics enabling sensor technologies used in inertial navigation systems
  • Experience in inertial sensor development, fiber optics, ring laser gyros, and sensor electronics
  • Experience developing and implementing product development efficiency and accuracy processes
  • Track record leading engineering teams and building relationships with functional organizations and program offices
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools such as Siemens Teamcenter Enterprise
  • Experience with failure analysis techniques and RCCAs
  • Technical project management with budget and EVMS experience
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Experience authoring and reviewing technical proposals
  • Experience with engineering planning, scheduling, metrics, earned value systems, and workload forecasting
  • Active DoD Secret clearance

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Northrop Grumman Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

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.

Similar Jobs

Northrop Grumman Logo Northrop Grumman

Manager Systems Engineering 2

Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
In-Office
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA
85636 Employees
161K-242K Annually

Northrop Grumman Logo Northrop Grumman

Manager Systems Engineering 2 – Reliability

Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
In-Office
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
85636 Employees
161K-242K Annually

Northrop Grumman Logo Northrop Grumman

Engineering Manager

Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
In-Office
San Diego, CA, USA
85636 Employees
161K-242K Annually

Northrop Grumman Logo Northrop Grumman

Engineering Manager

Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
In-Office
5 Locations
85636 Employees
147K-220K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Kepler  Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software
New York, New York
9 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees
Revel.io Thumbnail
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software
US
50 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account