Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 3 – Senior SVDI (Space Vehicle Design & Integration) 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.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
IR&D Portfolio Management
-Manage Million-Dollar Budgets: Execute and oversee a multimillion-dollar budget targeting advanced satellite capabilities.
-Drive IR&D Strategy: Lead Internal Research and Development (IR&D) focused on unique payloads and payload accommodation.
-Ensure Compliance: Guarantee strict adherence to Northrop Grumman business practices, financial controls, and compliance standards for complex funding structures.
-Secure Capture: Align technical investments directly with strategic capture strategies to win a multimillion-dollar pipeline.
Program Direct & Team Leadership
-Lead Enhancement Team: Provide direct leadership to a multidisciplinary engineering and program team of 10+ personnel.
-Manage Cross-Functional Scope: Oversee program direct scope across multiple technical and operational areas.
-Customer Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for weekly technical and programmatic customer reviews.
Technical & Systems Engineering Oversight
-Space Vehicle Integration: Apply deep competency in Space Vehicle (SV) integration to ensure payload-to-bus compatibility.
-Systems Engineering Leadership: Guide complex Systems Engineering (SE) processes, requirements verification, and risk management baselines.
Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineering Manager 3:
-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 be a U.S. Citizen and have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR
-Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and 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.
-Proven track record managing teams of 10+ engineers and/or program professionals.
-Demonstrated experience managing IR&D and/or large-scale overhead/direct budgets.
-Strong background in Space Vehicle (SV) integration and Systems Engineering (SE) for space hardware.
Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineering Manager 3:
-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.
*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.
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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.
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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 and 8 or more years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 6 or more years, or a PhD and 4 or more years
- U.S. citizenship
- Active SCI access at application and start, or active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
- Experience managing teams of 10 or more engineers and/or program professionals
- Experience managing IR&D and/or large-scale overhead or direct budgets
- Strong background in Space Vehicle integration and Systems Engineering for space hardware
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with active SCI access
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