Manager Systems Engineering 1

About the role

The Systems Engineering Manager 1 position is available on the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) team at Northrop Grumman Defensive Systems. This role involves providing technical and people leadership within the Systems Engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administrative and operational processes
• Hold one-on-one meetings with team members to discuss performance/goals
• Participate in compensation reviews
• Evaluate readiness for promotion of direct reports
• Support hiring initiatives
• Work with Engineering Leadership, Peer Managers and Program Management to ensure programs are adequately and appropriately staffed
• Coach and develop staff by providing an environment that encourages ongoing professional growth
• Ensure staff receives the appropriate training and skill development opportunities to be successful in their roles
• Provide guidance, direction, and performance feedback to a diverse cross-functional group of engineers
• Champion and participate in engineering process improvement initiatives to ensure alignment of operations initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Biomedical Engineering from an ABET accredited school with 5 years of relevant experience
• Master’s with 3 Years of relevant experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a team with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching
• Experience designing, integrating, troubleshooting and testing complex systems that include hardware and software
• Experience with legacy system sustainment and modernization, including hardware redesign due to obsolescence
• Experience with Department of Defense programs
• Must currently hold or be able to maintain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance

Qualifications

• Technical expertise
• Drive to lead from where you are
• Collaborative people skills
• Proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team

Skills

• Technical expertise
• Leadership skills
• People management skills
• Collaboration skills
• Technical problem-solving skills

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Pay

The primary level salary range for this position is $114,900.00 - $172,300.00. 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.

Schedule

This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.