Sentinel Launch Systems - Functional Homeroom Systems Engineering Manager 2- 17111

Posted 12 Days Ago
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2 Locations
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139K-231K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead a 8–12 person systems engineering section for Sentinel Launch Systems, managing technical assignments for launch equipment, coordinating across teams/customers/suppliers, running CDRs, mentoring staff, and supporting process improvement, MBSE, and earned-value activities.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Launch Systems Functional Homeroom Systems Engineering Manager 2 in support of the Sentinel Program. This position will be located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and may offer a competitive relocation package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

As the Functional Homeroom Systems Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 12 systems engineers across multiple domains and disciplines. The successful candidate should be detailed oriented and be able to work collaboratively with multiple remote teams and disciplines.

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the Systems Engineering Capabilities activities for the Command & Launch Infrastructure Launch Equipment team

• Coordinate vertically and horizontally with multiple engineering teams and organizations.

• Coordinate with customer and supplier engineering teams.

• Coordinate Incremental Functional Capability activities to shape team priorities.

• Lead Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) coordinating with specialty engineering teams.

• Organize and lead execution of multiple Critical Design Review events.

The selected candidate will also be responsible for a Systems Engineering discipline Section within the SDS Systems Engineering organization and will report directly to an SDS Systems Engineering Department Manager. You will provide career mentorship and operational support to a Functional Home Room (FHR) team (Section) of between 8 and 12 Individual Contributors (ICs) based on Engineering goals, objectives, and company policy. Key FHR responsibilities will be personnel performance management, process familiarization and training for Section members, as well as staffing of roles on projects.

As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend roughly 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom responsibilities with 80% of your efforts focused on a technical assignment as the Launch Equipment Systems Engineering Manager.

Essential functions include:

• Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees.

• Provide ownership for the people, processes, and tools that support business areas and programs in achieving their missions.

• Supporting FHR efforts in areas of process improvement, training and staffing.

• CAM/WPL experience

• Knowledge of MBSE tools and methods

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience or Master's degree and 6 years of related experience

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years

• Managing people experience preferred

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Active DoD Top Secret with SAP clearance

• ICBM Experience

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience

• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Experience managing programs or subcontracts in an Earned Value framework – Control Account Manager certified

• Strong understanding and broad application of engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities

• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations

• Functional management experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $230,800.00

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 8 years related experience, or Master's degree and 6 years related experience
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Active DoD Secret clearance with investigation within the last 6 years
  • CAM/WPL experience
  • Knowledge of MBSE tools and methods
  • Excellent communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills
  • Managing people experience
  • Active DoD Top Secret with SAP clearance
  • ICBM experience
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
  • Control Account Manager / Earned Value Management experience or certification
  • Functional management experience and demonstrated decision-making in uncertain situations
  • Strong understanding and application of engineering systems (standards, CM, MRB, process control, tooling, facilities, software)

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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