Systems Engineering Manager Level 3
Northrop GrummanDescription
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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, 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!
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking two Systems Engineering Manager 3 supporting Marine Systems, reporting to the Program-aligned Engineering Director to support business growth. The selected individuals will lead a team aligned to the specific program within the Regional Strike Launcher Programs (RSLP) portfolio.
The selected individuals will be responsible for leading both managers and individual contributors as part of a geographical distributed, multi-discipline engineering team responsible for engineering development and production support. Both positions can be performed from Sunnyvale, CA, Annapolis, MD, or Ocean Springs, MS.
RSLP Integration Manager 3
In this role, the Systems Engineering Manager 3 will be lead an organization of approximately 60 individuals with the following responsibilities:
Lead a management team with disciplines of of Test Engineering, Performance Analysis (CFD/M&S), Structural Analysis, and Specialty/Safety Engineering
Lead a team individual contributors directly (Engineering Program Managers, Chief Engineers, System Architects, SEIT Leads)
Oversee execution on one or more engineering development or production programs
Lead staffing strategy and implementation across responsible functional areas
Drive engineering strategy and practices pertinent to the Marine Systems E&S organization, including but not limited to investments and talent strategy
Drive predictable financial and program results
Support department initiatives, forecasting and recruiting, technology roadmap creation, and champion continuous process improvements
Position requires travel up to 25% of the time to support distributed team
RSLP Product Manager 3
In this role, the Systems Engineering Manager 3 will be lead an organization of approximately 35 individuals with the following responsibilities:
Lead a management team aligned to missile launching and handling products
Lead a team individual contributors directly (Engineering Program Managers, Chief Engineers, System Architects, SEIT Leads)
Oversee execution on one or more engineering development or production programs
Lead staffing strategy and implementation across responsible functional areas
Drive engineering strategy and practices pertinent to the Marine Systems E&S organization, including but not limited to investments and talent strategy
Drive predictable financial and program results
Support department initiatives, forecasting and recruiting, technology roadmap creation, and champion continuous process improvements
Position requires travel up to 25% of the time to support distributed team
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 8 years of experience; OR a Master’s Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 3 years of experience.
U.S Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
3 years of professional experience in the defense or aerospace industries.
2 years demonstrated success managing technical teams.
2 years of experience working in a technical role.
Experience with proposals and Earned Value Management.
Experience in Systems Engineering.
Ability to work on site at selected location full time.
Preferred Qualifications (RSLP Integration manager):
Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline (preferred Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
Experience with Structural Analysis, Test Engineering, Specialty Engineering, and/or Performance Analysis (CFD/M&S)
Experience managing large control accounts with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance
Experience as a Technical Lead, Project Manager, or other demonstrated leadership role related to program execution
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements development and verification, or and technical project management experience preferred
Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities.
Preferred Qualifications (RSLP Product Manager 3)
Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline (preferred Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
Experience with product line management and product line engineering
Experience as a HW lead, Chief Engineer over a product or product line on large EMD programs
Experience with Missile Launcher and Handling principals of operation and design
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements development and verification, or and technical project management experience preferred