Systems Engineering Manager 1

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.

The Space Systems Engineering Assistant Section Manager is a dual-hat Engineering Manager responsible for both section management (up to 15% of time) and existing program responsibilities (85% or more of time). Along with reporting into a program, the Assistant Section Manager is also a member of the Space Systems Engineering functional management organization.  The Assistant Section Manager shall be the functional management point of contact at the work site for the Space Systems Integration Department and will support and implement activities supporting Space Systems initiatives, reporting directly to the Space Systems Integration Department Manager. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and is a fully onsite role.

*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 of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Role and Responsibilities

-Ensuring members have sufficient statement of work, balancing resources among programs, and verifying proper charging practices are followed, including time-card approval

-Managing member performance, creating and delivering performance evaluations, overseeing the salary review process, and supervising employee development and mentoring efforts (including engagement strategies for higher performers and corrective actions for lower performers)

-Coordinating with programs to ensure appropriate staffing/destaffing actions are developed and executed relative to their section, and managing employee movement between programs

-Program review and proposal support of Space Systems Integration-related SOW

-Meeting indirect budget targets and interpreting higher level guidance for implementation within the organization for process implementation and improvement.

Basic Qualifications: 

-Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience OR

-Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience OR

-PhD with 1+ years of relevant professional experience

-Current full time program assignment at the Redondo Beach, California location.

-Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and/or requirements & verification 

-Candidate must have an active, current, or within scope Secret clearance or above with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years at time of application and prior to start date OR

-Candidate must have active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years at time of application and prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications: 

-Bachelor's degree or above in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)

-Previous leadership experience

-Previous Space Vehicle Systems Engineering experience

-Previous Space Vehicle Testbed Development experience

-Proactive leadership skills, demonstrated communication, and teamwork skills

-Ability to effectively interface with other Engineering and Production disciplines across the Sector as well as Programs, Business Development, HR, Mission Assurance, etc.

*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 of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. 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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Salary Range: $129,900.00 - $194,900.00

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.