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CLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission. 

With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible 

The Aurora Integrated National Systems (INS) Engineering organization seeks an innovative and motivated Systems Engineering Manager 2 to manage a staff of approximately 30 Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) engineers in support of ground technology programs and pursuits.  This position will report on-site daily, providing leadership across one or more programs. The position reports directly to the SEIT Department Manager in Aurora, Colorado.

Previous experience with satellite payloads and ground systems is strongly preferred. This position requires a solid understanding of SEIT engineering excellence, tools, and processes in a space systems context to establish strong systems engineering rigor on programs.  This manager will be called upon to support proposals; program evaluation; and other strategic initiatives. Strong people leadership skills are required, including the ability to identify and develop critical skill capabilities, support career development, evaluate and manage performance, identify and recognize achievement, and plan staffing support for programs. This manager would also be responsible for ensuring process compliance and supporting functional department initiatives.

The selected candidate will assist the INS engineering organization in multiple activities and requires a broad engineering knowledge base in SEIT Engineering.  The ideal candidate will have experience in SEIT Lead roles, and a strong background in engineering management, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across several Operating Units.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Functional oversight of an engineering organization working multiple programs, IRAD initiatives, and new business capture opportunities
• Develops a fundamental understanding of technical execution on key programs
• Understanding internal and external customer needs and roadmaps
• Identify skill gaps within the team and create a training roadmap to improve engineering excellence
• Staffing and workload forecasting
• Oversight of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new and experienced employees
• Employee inclusion, engagement, and mentoring
• Performance management and career development

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 11+ years of progressive technical experience in engineering
• 3+ years of leadership experience in engineering or related technical fields
• Strong understanding of the engineering development lifecycle across multiple engineering disciplines (SEIT, SW, HW, O&S)
• Top Secret Clearance/w SCI eligibility and willingness to sit for a poly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 12 years of progressive technical experience in engineering
• 6+ years of leadership experience in engineering or related technical fields
• Understanding of business development and capture strategies, Earned Value Management/Cost Account Management (EVM/CAM), program risk management, and technical, cost, & schedule impacts as it relates to managing engineering projects
• Experience working on Agile programs and methodology

Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.