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Systems Engineering Manager 2-USAF

Northrop Grumman

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Secret
$161,100 - $241,700
Unspecified
IT - Software
San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership role is located onsite at San Diego, CA.

The Manager will work in the Product Support organization leading a team in System Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) Engineering for the RQ-4 USAF, RQ-4 FMS, and Targets Programs. The manager will be responsible for establishing and verifying subsystem R&M performance requirements for all Sustainment, design changes and new development efforts to ensure Reliability and Maintainability) program requirements are achieved. As a member of the Product Support functional management team, the Manager will be responsible for activities such as staffing, recruiting, employee development, performance management, and technical discipline development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversight and management of R&M analyses and tasks (predictions, FMECA, FRACAS, Reliability Growth, etc.)
  • Execution of program technical statement of work
  • Management of budget, schedule, and risks
  • Regular interaction with senior internal and external customers on technical matters
  • Recruiting, staffing and retention of talent to ensure program success
  • Employee development, engagement, and career guidance
  • Performance management including goal setting, performance appraisals, and issue resolution


Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must either have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, OR a master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering or a PhD in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering
  • Demonstrated financial management skills including development and control of program budgets, schedules, Estimate at Complete (EAC), and the ability to recognize and capture program changes.
  • Have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience in Reliability and Maintainability engineering
  • Previous engineering experience performing R&M analyses
  • Minimum 2 years or leadership or supervisory experience that includes providing oversight of daily R&M tasking
  • Prior experience training and mentoring new hires


Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00

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.
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