Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2 - Systems Value Stream Lead-18588

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4 Locations
In-Office
139K-231K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead a 15-person systems engineering team to integrate MBSE across tool suites, define system architecture, manage requirements (DOORS), drive value stream/process development, coordinate with suppliers/customers, and provide section-level people management and mentoring while supporting program execution and major milestones.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

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 Command Systems - Systems Engineering Value Stream Manager 2 in support of the Sentinel Program. This role can be located in Roy, UT, Colorado Springs, CO, Huntsville, AL, or Bellevue, NE. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Will Get To Do:

As the Systems Engineering Value Stream Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 15 systems engineers across multiple domains and disciplines. The successful candidate should be detailed oriented, able to work collaboratively with multiple remote teams, and have shown success in driving execution in past roles.

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

• Drive value stream integration across tool suites, including MBSE strategy, process documentation and implementation across the Operating Units.

• Support the Operating Unit programmatic execution to include program integration within the Business Unit, Suppliers, Customers and other Stakeholders as necessary.

• Assemble and lead cross functional teams to develop value stream integration and process development, integrating across Business Units (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Test, Software).

• Ensure program schedules and plans are aligned and the value streams are established in support of development for major program milestones

• Requirements analysis, review and document source data for requirements, generate requirements verification, and develop system architecture

• Interface with subject matter experts, analysts, architects, designers, system engineers and specialty engineers to capture Sentinel Node structure and behavior across UPDM/SysML/UML MBSE frameworks

• Coordinate with sub-contracted product teams to drive compliance to the SOW and established program governance.

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 Systems Engineering Value Stream Lead.

Position Benefits:

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

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

  • 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 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 8 years of related experience or master’s degree with 4 years of related experience

• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years and Active Sentinel special access clearance (PAR).

• Experience as an EVMS Control Account Manager (CAM)

• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and using MBSE to decompose and define system/product functionality

• Experience in evaluating/writing requirements, leading small architecture teams, decomposing functionality in CAMEO.

• Experience using DOORS to manage requirements and specification baselines

• Previous experience developing architecture guidance for program utilization

• Experience with task management tools (preferably JIRA) and EVMS

• Interface with program and customer personnel.

• Experience with developing system/LRU level architectures and interfaces.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Familiar with ground systems and driving command and control architecture development

• Proven leader, problem solver, strong work ethic, excellent communications and interpersonal skills for close work with teammates, stakeholders and customers.

• Strong technical leadership and experience managing a small team

• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman build execution, processes, procedures, tools and metric

• Experience with complex system development on large programs.

• MBSE experience (2+ years).

• 2 + years of experience managing people.

• Strong written and oral communications skills

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 with minimum 8 years related experience (or Master's with 4 years).
  • U.S. Citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance (recent reinvestigation) and active Sentinel special access clearance (PAR/SAP).
  • Experience as an EVMS Control Account Manager (CAM).
  • Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience and using MBSE to decompose and define system/product functionality.
  • Experience evaluating and writing requirements, leading small architecture teams, and decomposing functionality using CAMEO.
  • Experience using DOORS to manage requirements and specification baselines.
  • Experience developing architecture guidance for program utilization and developing system/LRU level architectures and interfaces.
  • Experience with task management tools (preferably JIRA) and EVMS tools/processes.
  • Ability to interface with program and customer personnel and coordinate with subcontracted product teams to ensure SOW compliance.
  • Proven people management: provide mentorship, performance management, training, and staffing for a section of 8-12 ICs.
  • Familiarity with ground systems and command and control architecture development.
  • Strong technical leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and experience managing small teams (2+ years preferred).
  • Familiarity with Northrop Grumman build execution, processes, procedures, tools and metrics.
  • Experience with complex system development on large programs and MBSE experience of 2+ years.

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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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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