Systems Engineering Manager 2 - job 1 of 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position requires 100% onsite work.
 
What You’ll Get to Do:
As an integral part of our Engineering & Sciences leadership team, you will work in dual-role manager capacity position, involving balancing both the overall Functional oversight and management of a SEIT group of 10-14 engineers and/or interns as well as performing direct work on a program(s)/proposal(s) for Secure Processing. You will spend ~20% of the time on functional work and ~80% on direct charge program work. The time split may fluctuate throughout the year, especially during surge recruiting and rotation months.  Given the size of this group, it is anticipated that the split between functional and program duties will be approximately 20%/80%, on average.
 
This leader must be able to create a culture of well-being, inclusion and engagement that attracts, retains, and enables a high performing workforce.
 
Functional Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead section staff based on goals, objectives, and company policies.

• Provide engineering staffing to programs.

• Ensure adherence to established engineering processes.

• Manage workload forecasting, hire/develop new engineering talent.

• Prepare, manage, and conduct Quarterly Connections.

• Manage department budget and support compensation planning.

• Support proposal activities (lead, technical/management volume development, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development/defense).

• Maintain and ensure application of design processes and guidelines used by the department.

• Ensure training to staff on Engineering Tools required to support their programs.

• Collaborate with peer managers to ensure consistency across multiple work groups.

• Lead or support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and IRAD project leadership.

• Support and lead engineering organization efforts aimed towards skill and career development; continuous improvement; and growth.

 
Program Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of system components.

• Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate.

• Provide Control/Cost Account Management (CAM) support leveraging EVMS and agile project execution methodologies.

• Support writing technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), design reviews (e.g. SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TIMs, etc.) and capture/proposal activities.

• Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers.

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, homerooms and sectors.

• Coordinate with other disciplines when needed such as Software and Hardware

 
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and approval of Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
 
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• A current/active DoD Secret Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access prior to start.

• 2 years’ experience with people management or IPT leadership 

• 5 years of experience in progressive Systems and/or Software Engineering / Development experience

• 2 years of experience in establishing and maintaining customer and/or program communications.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.

• Active Top Secret Clearance or higher. 

• Experience with Lean-Agile development for modelling and/or hardware systems

• Experience developing, delivering, and supporting a secure embedded product

• Working knowledge of Linux and VxWorks

• Experience with proposals and Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Experience with Agile (Scrum) team execution and principles

• Experience with test bench design and implementation, development and execution of test plans

 
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
 
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
 
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
 
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
 
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
 

Primary Level Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00

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.