Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 3 – IPT Lead to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
The selected candidate will lead the consolidated Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Integrated Product Team (IPT) for a comprehensive system, integrating Mission Systems Engineering (MSE), Space Vehicle Systems Engineering (SVSE), and Payload Systems Engineering (PLSE). This individual will serve as the accountable leader for integrated systems engineering execution, including technical baseline integration, requirements and interface management, verification and validation, and cross-element technical closure from system definition through delivery. The selected candidate will partner with the Chief Engineer and element leads to implement system-level technical decisions and ensure disciplined, coordinated execution across the program lifecycle.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Lead and develop a high-performing SEIT IPT, establishing integrated systems engineering priorities, execution cadence, technical ownership, and accountability.
-Provide system-level leadership and oversight across MSE, SVSE, and PLSE including specialty engineering functions through the program lifecycle.
-Ensure system requirements are decomposed, allocated, traced, and verified at the appropriate levels.
-Oversee external and inter-element technical interfaces, ensuring leads establish definitions, controls, and closure plans.
-Lead execution of system-level verification and validation planning, readiness, evidence integration, and closure, ensuring compliance with customer and program requirements.
-Communicate the IPT’s status, risks, decisions, and recommended actions to program leadership and customers.
Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineering Manager 3 – IPT Lead:
-Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR
-Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR
-PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience
-Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
-Extensive systems engineering experience, including technical leadership on complex space, satellite, payload, or mission-system development efforts.
-Demonstrated experience managing system requirements, technical baselines, interfaces, and verification and validation activities.
-Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and resolving complex technical issues across multiple system elements.
Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineering Manager 3 – IPT Lead:
-Bachelor’s Degree or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline.
-Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Experience leading a Systems Engineering IPT, SEIT, or comparable system-level technical integration organization.
-Experience with complex space systems, spacecraft, payloads, satellite constellations, or mission systems.
-Experience leading customer interchanges and major design or readiness reviews.
-Experience with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the following link: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.
Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
-401k
-Educational Assistance
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
-Paid Time Off
-Health & Wellness Resources
-Employee Discounts
-Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
#LosAngelesSpace
#LI-DB1
#SpaceEngJobs
#SpaceSysEngJobs
Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00The 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 with 8 or more years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 6 or more years, or a PhD with 4 or more years
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at application and before starting
- Ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access
- Extensive systems engineering experience on complex space, satellite, payload, or mission-system development efforts
- Experience managing system requirements, technical baselines, interfaces, and verification and validation activities
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and resolving complex technical issues across multiple system elements
- STEM bachelor's degree or higher
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience leading a Systems Engineering IPT, SEIT, or comparable system-level technical integration organization
- Experience with complex space systems, spacecraft, payloads, satellite constellations, or mission systems
- Experience leading customer interchanges and major design or readiness reviews
- Experience with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering
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.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
-
Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
Northrop Grumman Insights
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.
