Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a highly qualified, mission-oriented Systems Engineering Manager 2 located in San Diego, CA. This role will be a combination of 80% technical statement of work (SOW) and 20% functional homeroom manager (FHR) SOW.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE FOLLOWING:
- Lead a section of systems engineers (8-15 personnel)
- Be responsible for hiring, development, training, and retention of section talent. Hiring will include university and experienced hiring.
- Provide leadership and direction to team members and manage employee performance (including engagement strategies for higher performers and corrective actions for lower performers)
- Responsible for day-to-day operation of the organization including employee movement and balancing of resources among programs, and resolving critical/urgent program/technical issues.
- Promote the professional development of the Systems Engineering team and foster a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.
- Provide clear assignments, helps employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, creates an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and builds a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of combined technical and management experience, or Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 7 years of combined technical and management experience.
- Experience in at least one of the following areas:
- System Design, Requirements and Verification, Operations Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Systems Analysis, System Architecture, Mission Integration or Model Based Systems Engineering, IFC, Specialty Engineering, or other applicable SE competency
- Experience leading an engineering team or project.
- Experience leading an engineering team or project.
- Must possess an active DoW Secret clearance that is in scope or currently enrolled in continuous evaluation, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (PAR) access as determined by business needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Prior Functional Management Experience.
- Engineering Management Experience.
- Agile project management (manage & prioritize workflow).
- Ability and desire to provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to direct reports.
- Familiarity with AGILE, DOORS, MBSE with CAMEO, DODAF 2.0.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 9 years combined technical and management experience, or Master's in STEM and 7 years combined technical and management experience
- Experience in systems engineering areas (System Design, Requirements and Verification, Operations Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Systems Analysis, System Architecture, Mission Integration, MBSE, Specialty Engineering, or equivalent SE competency)
- Experience leading an engineering team or project
- Active DoD Secret clearance (in scope) or currently enrolled in continuous evaluation, with ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (PAR) access
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven leadership and functional/engineering management experience (hiring, development, performance management)
- Experience with Agile project management, DOORS, MBSE with Cameo, and DODAF 2.0
- Ability and desire to provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to direct reports
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.
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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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