The SCS Systems Engineering Section Manager (SCS)

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Melbourne, FL, USA
In-Office
139K-209K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manage and coach a systems engineering section (20% management, 80% engineering contributor). Hire and develop staff, manage cost/schedule, track technical performance, execute systems engineering tasks including MBSE, human factors, hazard/safety analyses, verification, and certification support. Interface with leadership, customers, and regulators.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineering Section Manager to join the Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Systems (SCS) Systems Engineering Department. This position is in Melbourne, Florida.

The SCS Systems Engineering Section Manager for the Specialty Engineering Section will execute Section Manager responsibilities on a 20% allocation and execute technical statement of work within this section on an 80% allocation.

Key Responsibilities (20% Section Manager, 80% Systems Engineering Contributor):

• Coach and develop the performance and career objectives of direct staff, including training, quarterly conversations, performance evaluations, time keeping, merit reviews, promotions, and disciplinary processes

• Plan and review compensation actions; enforce HR policies and procedures

• Hire candidates to fulfill the business needs of the SCS business unit

• Manage cost and schedule related to technical scope of section to ensure section delivers products or services on time and within budget

• Track progress through technical performance metrics

• Maintain a high level of integrity in alignment with our NG Values and Leadership Behaviors

• Execute tasking related to the technical scope of section

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years engineering experience OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of engineering experience

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret (interim at minimum) clearance

• Recently demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering practices

• Experience in the military aerospace development environment

• Previous Systems Engineering leadership experience

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with direct responsibility for managing cost and schedule

• Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (such as Cameo or Rhapsody) to model large systems with multiple developers

• Experience with human factors work breakdown structures, schedules, and budgets aligned with system development milestones

• Experience in performing review on hazard analyses, safety cases, HFE studies, and verification plans; ensure traceability to standards and requirements

• Ability to communicate risk and usability findings to senior leadership, customers, regulators, and end users; negotiate risk acceptance decisions

• Experience in capturing field incident and usability data, update hazard/ error models, and drive corrective action programs

• Experience with leading the preparation of safety dossiers and human factors validation packages for certification bodies (e.g., FAA, FDA, EU CE)

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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 STEM and 9 years engineering experience OR Master's Degree in STEM and 7 years engineering experience
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance (interim at minimum)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering practices
  • Experience in the military aerospace development environment
  • Previous Systems Engineering leadership experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
  • U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
  • Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with cost and schedule responsibility
  • Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo or Rhapsody
  • Experience with human factors work breakdown structures, schedules, and budgets aligned with system development milestones
  • Experience performing reviews of hazard analyses, safety cases, HFE studies, and verification plans with standards traceability
  • Experience capturing field incident/usability data, updating hazard/error models, and driving corrective action programs
  • Experience leading preparation of safety dossiers and human factors validation packages for certification bodies (FAA, FDA, EU CE)

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.

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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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