Manager Systems Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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 selected manager will be the central point of contact for the Civil Space Systems (CSS) Systems Engineering (SE) organization for tracking all candidates through the recruiting and on-boarding process for CSS programs. Responsible for managing technical personnel assigned to a department (approximate staff size of 20), as well as ensuring qualified and appropriate personnel (and supporting design and analysis tools, etc.) are assigned to meet the staffing needs of CSS programs. Includes all aspects of staff management, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching/mentoring, career development, performance management, compensation management, and separation of assigned employees. The manager will also be the point of contact Systems Engineering process as applied to CSS programs. This position is located in Houston, TX.

In addition, the candidate will be a working Systems Engineer and/or Technical Leader on programs in the Civil Space Systems (CSS) business area – the split between direct (programs) and indirect is approximately 75%/25%. Regarding program assignments, the candidate will be responsible for technical, cost, and schedule requirements of pre-proposal efforts, proposal development, design and development, internal/customer design reviews, technical documentation, program implementation, launch and mission operations, and disposal.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.

• Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 9+ years, Masters Degree with 7 years or, PhD with 5 years

• Strong experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical applications.

• Experience leading, supporting, and operating NASA/JSC/MSFC/KSC space vehicles & Missions for at least 5-7 years.

• Knowledge and experience with human rated space systems

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree

• Strong experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical applications.

• Strong experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)

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.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.