Manager Systems Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available 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. The Engineering & 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 and 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 Space Systems seeks a talented professional to join the Advanced Space Processing OU E&S team at Schriever Space Force Base as a Systems Engineering Functional Manager Level 2, managing an on-site department of 50 multi-disciplinary engineers supporting the BOA/OPIR mission. What You'll get to Do: This is a dual role encompassing both functional management and technical performance within the BOA/OPIR program. The program role will focus on lab maintenance (Systems Administration experience) or lab execution (software integration / MDA system test experience). The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. He/she will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success collaborating and leading engineering teams. Job Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 8 years experience; Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience; in Systems, Software or a related field; PhD and 4 years of experience
Possess strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple, often conflicting requirements and priorities Proven technical expertise in either:
Systems Administration - Linux Operating System, Workstation and Server management experience (RHEL 9); in-depth experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform; experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments; must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Software Integration / System Test Execution - experience with the MDA ground/flight test requirements, constraints, and execution environment; software/systems engineering experience including installation, configuration, operating, and troubleshooting software system anomalies; familiarity with test and analysis activities including requirements verification, integration of complex systems, scenario generation, test case development, analysis reports, and data collection
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance and the time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.
This position is primarily 1st shift (business hours), but does require occasional off hours shift work about 10% of the year. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty Familiarity with the Missile Defense System Direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership Current active in-scope Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance. What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.