Manager Systems Engineering 1

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 1 to become part of the Engineering Management team at the Warner Robins, Ga location. As a Systems Engineering Manager 1, you will play a crucial role in managing an on-site team providing engineering support for multiple programs.

Essential Functions:

. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Perform 90% coverage in a technical role and 10% coverage performing the duties associated with this position

• Leading a team of direct reports and performing functional manager roles such as staffing, recruiting, timecard approval, and performance reviews

• Maintain high levels of engagement among team members and support their career development

• Provide technical leadership and guidance by engaging with the team in a daily collaborative style and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Interacting with internal program leadership and customers on significant technical matters, often requiring coordination between organizations

• Providing guidance and oversight to employees

• Focusing on customer satisfaction, with proven leadership, excellent communication skills, and a background in change management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or a PhD with a minimum of 1 year of related work experience

• Demonstrable understanding of  Systems or Hardware Engineering processes, product, and life cycle.

• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to present clearly to senior leadership and customers.

• Experience working in an Agile Development environment with Continuous Integration

• Demonstrated technical lead for a team of 5 or more engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering, Business Management, Engineering Leadership, or equivalent.

• 9 years of experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment.

• Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader.

• Experience in electronic testing equipment and associated test platforms

• Experience with product life cycle management, DMSMS, and sustainment.

• Active Secret security clearance

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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, m