Systems Engineering Manager 2

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: San Jose
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Manager 2 based out of our McClellan or San Jose locations in Northern California.What You'll Get to Do:The Functional manager will lead a team of approximately 10-15 engineers working within the Signal Intelligence and Autonomous & Intelligence Solutions Operating Units (OUs) within the Cyber & Information Solutions (C&IS) Business Unit (BU). The successful candidate will lead direct report employees based on organizational goals, program activity, and company policies. Specific responsibilities include coordinating with programs for staffing, recruiting, training, preparing and delivering performance reviews to employees, evaluating/recommending employees for promotions, evaluating salaries and coordinating with Human Resources on potential adjustments, assisting employees in preparing performance goals, providing career guidance to employees and counseling employees on their performance as necessary as well as working to refine the systems engineering process and tools utilized for program excellence and design assurance. The manager is also responsible for supporting Request for Proposals (RFPs), Proposal Execution, and providing engineering consulting support to Business Development (BD) entities.The qualified candidate shall also be a technical performer, working approximately 80% directly on programs preferably involving SIGINT or A&IS OUs, representing our Engineering and Sciences organization both in the OU and BU. Experience with mentoring and people management is highly desirable.The Manager will support and be accountable for goals including:

• Cultivate an inclusive and engaging workplace. Ensure employees' work life balance is appropriate.
• Workforce: maintain staff adequate to execute to program plans, as well as for strategic growth. Plan assignments and fill program needs to ensure success, but which also offer growth to the individuals performing the work.
• Performance management: on an ongoing basis engage with staff to identify growth opportunities, deficiencies, appropriate training, etc. Execute to the Enterprise review cycle. Manage compensation and career progression.
• Create and maintain forward-looking processes which align to strategic goals.
• Facilitate and drive engineering engagement in proposals and business development within the BU portfolio.
• Facilitate/mediate in conflict resolution matters.
• Provide cross division capture and program Independent Reviews.Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience in the field of Systems Engineering and/or System Integration and Test; or 6 years of relevant experience in the field of Systems Engineering and/or System Integration and Test with a Masters (MS) degree.
• Candidate must have knowledge of systems engineering processes.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Clearance: Candidate must currently have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance or higher.Preferred Qualifications:
• Candidate should have hands on experience with both DOD SIGINT systems or Restricted Systems.
• Candidate should have direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership (IPT lead).
• Candidate should have prior experience with proposal development, proposal management, business development, and/or capture.
• Familiarity with EVMS Reporting and CAM responsibilities.
• Familiarity with other organizational functions such as supply chain, procurement, logistics, and mission assurance.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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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