Manager Systems Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: No 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Intelligence Systems Division in Linthicum, MD is seeking a frontline manager to join our growing Surveillance & Targeting (S&T) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) organization. This is a dual-role manager position, balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a group of 10 – 12 SEIT engineers as well as performing productive work on a Space program as a lead or individual contributor.  The candidate will spend ~15% of their time supporting the functional homeroom organization and ~85% of their time on technical program work.  The management side involves organizational administrative duties and helping their employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training.  The direct program side will include SE (system engineering) and/or I&T (integration and test) technical work and/or leadership, e.g., IPT leadership (Lead or Deputy Lead and/or CAM), technical lead, and/or SE product ownership for a Space Mission or Sensor System Payload. Specific management responsibilities include: Staffing (forecasting, recruiting, and retention) Employee Development and Training Career guidance Goal planning Performance evaluations Compensation planning Policy dissemination and implementation Communication flow-down Employee inclusion and engagement Timesheet review and approval Expense report review and approval Engineering process development and maintenance Development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies Basic Qualifications: BS in STEM + 8 years of relevant experience; MS + 6 years of relevant experience Active Top Secret clearance at time of application Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse and inclusive teams Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in engineering Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity Experience with the development of advanced sensor systems, e.g., RADAR, EO/IR, and/or Passive RF payloads Experience with Space Payloads and/or Space Vehicles Active TS/SCI Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00 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,