Systems Engineering Manager 2

2 weeks ago


Palmdale, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Requisition ID: R10165750
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Top Secret
  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% 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. 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 has an opening for a Systems Engineering Manager 2 position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The manager is responsible for supporting the System Integration Lab (SIL) Infrastructure, Architecture, and HW/SW development integration test team.  Required support includes lab operations, maintenance, staffing, planning, integration/test execution, and SIL status reporting to upper management. This position requires a highly motivated and self-starting individual with relevant IT and/or SIL test and operations experience.

Typical duties:

  • Lead SIL maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, and test asset modification efforts
  • Specify test configurations, coordinate test modifications, and lead HW/SW certification efforts
  • Manage the daily tasks of the assigned personnel, including Test Conductors and Systems Engineers
  • Manage to the SIL budgets, personnel, and resource scheduling
  • Liaise with the Palmdale Test & Evaluation (T&E) Functional Homeroom as required for the statement of work
  • Identify test and facility risks and growth plans throughout the development lifecycle
  • Position requires Section Manager functional duties, responsible for 10 to 15 assigned direct reports. Selected candidate will report functionally to the Strike T&E Department Manager and operationally to the Strike SIL Lab IPT Manager

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, Wepioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of relevant engineering/test or infrastructure/architecture experience, OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of relevant engineering/test or infrastructure/architecture

  • Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance, with an investigation date within the past 6 years

  • Must have ability to obtain and maintain Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

  • Must be willing to work non-standard shifts and overtime, as required

  • Flexibility to work additional assignments within the IPT beyond the defined requirements of this position

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Master of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)

  • Active PAR

Salary Range: $151,900 - $227,900
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.



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