Northrop Grumman

ManagerSystemsEngineering3

$193–290k San Diego, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Manager Systems Engineering 3 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Systems Engineering, Program Management, Technical Leadership. Provide technical leadership for a portfolio of programs. Serve as primary engineering authority and engineering lead”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Technical problem-solving; Root cause analysis; Solution development

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance, Clearance required, Secret clearance, 25% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields, with 8 years of Master's degree with 6 years of experience, 10+ years of professional experience in defense or aerospace industries, Experience leading multiple technical teams across the full product lifecycle, Proven program/project management experience as an IPT lead or program manager, Working knowledge of program execution, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools, Knowledgeable in software, systems or hardware engineering processes and tailoring, Experience leading large and diverse technical teams across multiple locations, High proficiency in technical problem-solving, High proficiency in technical execution, High proficiency in Earned Value Management, High proficiency in risk management, Active Secret clearance

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or related fields, Domain experience in Tactical Data Links, RF engineering, or airborne communications networks, Proven success in leading organizations with more than 50 employees, Prior experience in engineering functional leadership, Prior proposal/capture experience, Demonstrated technical experience across multiple program phases, Active Top Secret SCI clearance

What You'll Do.

Provide technical leadership for a portfolio of programs

Serve as primary engineering authority and engineering lead

Approve program baselines

Approve Estimate at Complete (EAC) financial reviews

Approve staffing reviews

Approve capture reviews

Approve recurring program execution reviews

Ensure technical execution aligns with operating unit financial

Support engineering leadership development

Support workforce planning

Facilitate resource sharing across multiple business areas

Partner with program leadership to forecast headcount requirements

Partner with engineering homeroom to forecast skill gaps

Drive workforce development

Drive succession planning

Drive engineering leadership pipeline initiatives

Optimize resource sharing and cross-functional staffing

Drive engineering execution strategy

Develop strategic initiatives to enhance engineering technical execution

Deliver high quality capability at speed

Foster engineering rigor

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Define engineering processes and best practices

Ensure compliance with engineering processes and best practices

Ensure quality of work products

Ensure independent technical reviews for OU programs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Multiple locations

Process & Methodology

Program management, Earned Value Management

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. **Job Description** 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 seeking innovators to help us enhance our portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to expand your personal network and develop your skills, whether you are new to the field or a seasoned industry leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll find the resources, support, and team needed to excel in your career. **Position Overview:** Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Networked Information Systems, Engineering and Sciences (E&S) is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for an onsite position in San Diego, CA. This role will serve as the Business Execution Engineering lead supporting the Fighter Networked Systems (FNS) Operating Unit, reporting directly to the NIS E&S Connectivity & Network Solutions (CNS) Bus

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