Northrop Grumman Corporation

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

What You'll Get to Do:

As an integral part of our Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division - Airborne Surveillance Business Unit you will be a Systems Engineering Manager 2 responsible for leading a team of approximately 12-15 multi-discipline Systems Engineers and will be based out of our Linthicum, MD location requiring 100% on-site work.

The Systems Engineering Manager 2 will be expected to perform productive (direct charge) work on programs in addition to functional management duties. It is anticipated that given the size of this organization, the split between functional and program duties will be approximately 20/80, on average.

Functional Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to standard systems engineering processes.
• Provide staffing to programs with systems engineering competencies.
• Manage workload forecasting, hire/develop new systems engineering talent.
• Lead subordinates based on goals, objectives, and company policies.
• Prepare, manage, and conduct performance reviews.
• Support proposal activities (lead, technical/management volume development, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development/defense).

Technical or Project Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support a technical program as a System Engineering IPT Lead, System I&T Lead, System Architect, Technical Lead
• Supporting the Control Account Management (CAM) of a technical project. Includes team management, Cost & Schedule planning, Earned Value Management, workload forecast planning, task prioritization, risk management, and generation of business reports.
• Support writing specifications (e.g. RFIs/RFQs/RFPs), ICDs, systems engineering work scope, design reviews (e.g. SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR TIMs, etc.) and capture/proposal activities.
• Manage and develop functional baseline allocations.
• Develop systems engineering documentation (SE plans, models, and other CDRL deliverables)
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, homerooms, and sectors.
• Ensure training to staff on Systems Engineering Tools (MATLAB, C/C++, Java, Python, DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, etc.) required to support their programs.

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields. 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S Citizenship is required
• An active DoD Secret Clearance is required
• Experience with Radar/EW systems
• Experience with systems engineering process and procedures
• Experience managing people in a functional organization as a direct supervisor/manager and/or significant team leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse system teams and attract, recruit, and develop top talent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Experience in one or more of the following sub-discipline: System I&T, Mode Development, IPT Leadership/CAM, System Architecture, Modeling Simulation & Analysis, Risk & Opportunity Management
• Experience developing and presenting technical documentation and briefings to the customer and organization leadership.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00

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.