Systems Engineering Manager 2 - Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) : Job Details

Requisition ID: R10180188

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Engineering Manager, supporting the Maritime Systems & Integration (MS&I) Operating Unit in Charlottesville, VA. This engineering team is responsible for engineering development and support through production for the ultimate end use in the US Coast Guard Fleet. The engineering manager will be responsible for leading a distributed geographical, highly dynamic, multi-discipline engineering team.

In this role, the engineering manager will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the development and implementation of the program(s) technical roadmap strategy

• Ensure the business is appropriately staffed and enable resource sharing across multiple business areas

• Lead strategic actions to improve the business of engineering

• Drive engineering strategy and practices pertinent to the Naval Systems E&S organization

• Grow headcount with a strong focus on retention efforts, engagement initiatives, and diversity

• Drive key talent development and workforce planning efforts

• Elevate engineering rigor

• Drive predictable financial and program results

• Prioritize engineering investments aligned with strategic imperatives

• Demonstrate thought leadership on digital transformation

Candidates must have exceptional leadership and team-building skills, strategic thinking, strong technical acumen, and the ability to lead multiple engineering disciplines across programs. The candidate will work with cross-discipline team members and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation experience, and the demonstrated ability to work seamlessly with a diverse community of engineers and managers.

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.

• US Citizen with the 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

• Proven experience as a team player and collaborator

• Very strong engineering background with demonstrated experience managing through design and production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields.

• Program management experience

• Success as a leader of a large technical organization

• Experience managing large control accounts with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance

• Experience with product line management and product line engineering

• Demonstrated success in creating and executing affordability initiatives

• Active Secret clearance or higher

• Solid technical foundation in systems engineering with experience in multiple aspects of the systems engineering process, with an emphasis on early development phases.

• Knowledge of one or more shipboard systems in categories such as Machinery Control Systems, Integrated Bridge Systems, Combat and Control, Navigation, Network, Electronic Warfare, and Weapon Systems.

Salary Range: $135,100 - $202,700

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.