Systems Engineering Manager 2
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. We are looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Manager 2 and will be 100% on-site at our Linthicum, MD location. This position is in Maritime Electronic and Information Warfare (MEIW) Engineering group. The position would functionally lead an experienced team of engineers and Subject Matter Experts in the areas of systems engineering, radar and electronic warfare and IPT leaders.
What you'll get to do :
As an integral part of our Engineering & Sciences leadership team you will support the diverse portfolio of the Maritime Electronic and Information Warfare (MEIW) Engineering group. You will provide both engineering functional leadership and technical project execution leadership while overseeing approximately 10-15 engineers organized into multiple teams; each team is led by a team lead. Individuals in this section work across several Baltimore, MD based programs. The Systems Engineering Manager 2 will also be expected to perform productive (direct charge) work on programs in addition to functional management duties. It is anticipated that given the size of this section, the candidate will spend ~80% of their time on programs in a technical / leadership role, and ~20% of their time on the organization. This leader must be able to create a culture of well-being, inclusion and engagement that attracts, retains, and enables a high performing workforce.
Functional roles and responsibilities include :
- Ensure adherence to standard systems engineering processes.
- Provide staffing to programs with systems engineering competencies.
- Manage workload forecasting, hire / develop new systems engineering talent.
- Lead subordinates based on goals, objectives, and company policies.
- Prepare, manage, and conduct performance reviews.
- Support proposal activities (lead, technical / management volume development, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development / defense).
Program roles & responsibilities include :
Support an Electronic Warfare (EW) program as a System Engineering IPT Lead, System I&T Lead, System Architect, Technical LeadDevelop and execute detailed RF test plans, setups, and procedures to assess system performance in complex and dynamic multiple RF emitter environmentsDesign controlled experiments for hardware-in-loop and software-in-loop test bench setups to reproduce and troubleshoot results from remote integration facilitiesCoordinate RF data collection and analysis across a subsystem integration lab (SSIL), system integration lab (SIL), and remote integration facilitiesTroubleshoot RF test setup, test equipment, and operational issues through Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Support writing specifications (e.g. RFIs / RFQs / RFPs), ICDs, systems engineering work scope, design reviews (e.g. SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR TIMs, etc.) and capture / proposal activities.Workload forecast planning, task prioritization, risk management, and generation of business reports.Develop systems engineering documentation (SE plans, models, and other CDRL deliverables)Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, homerooms, and sectors.Ensure training to staff on Systems Engineering Tools (MATLAB, C / C++, Java, Python, DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, etc.) required to support their programs.This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance.
Basic qualifications include :
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.U.S Citizenship is required.An active DoD Secret Clearance is required1 year of experience with Radar / EW systems1 year of experience with systems engineering process and procedures1 year of experience with people management or IPT leadershipPreferred qualifications include :
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.Experience Test of airborne or ground Radar or Electronic Warfare (EW) SystemsExperience with high power RF systems / applications, electrical or signal processingExperience in one or more of the following sub-discipline : System I&T, Mode Development, System Architecture, RF Modeling Simulation & AnalysisExperience developing and presenting technical documentation and briefings to the customer and organization leadership.As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including : Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, 401k, Educational Assistance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs & Work / Life Solutions, Paid Time Off, Health & Wellness Resources, Employee Discounts.