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
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
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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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