Manager Systems Engineering 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, but they're also making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

The Engineering & Sciences organization supporting Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) business area at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking candidates for the position of Systems Engineering Manager 1 to join our team based out of Linthicum, or Annapolis Junction , MD .

What You'll Get To Do

This is a dual-role technical manager position. Management duties will require tasking and coordination of approximately 6 -1 0 engineers and/or interns , and process and resource co-ordination with functional homeroom management. The manager will also be expected to perform technical work on programs. It is anticipated that given the size of the functional team, the split between program and functional duties will be approximately 9 0/ 1 0, on average. The direct program work may include technical work, IPT leadership, or any other appropriate technical function.

Key Roles And Responsibilities Include

• Execute in a direct contributor role on the program as a system, software, hardware, or test engineer, or as an architect.
• Work with team technical leads and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define requirements and develop Agile program plans.
• Work in cooperation with Agile Scrum master to track execution and provide technical leadership to the team.
• Work with program management and technical leads to capture staffing needs.
• Work with Talent Acquisition, technical staff, and functional management to screen candidates, set up interviews, collect feedback, and assist in determining whether to make offers.
• Administrative management responsibilities including technical tasking, performance evaluation, career development, and salary planning.

This position requires work onsite in either Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD facilities.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a minimum 5 years of related engineering experience including responsibility as an integrated product team or technical lead; 3 years with a Master's degree in engineering , and/or engineering program . Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills. Basic understanding of Agile or Lean-Agile project management. Proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment . Must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment . US Citizenship is required . Active TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in engineering, Business Management, Engineering Leadership, or equivalent. Direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership . Experience with Lean-Agile development for software or hardware systems. Strong math, physics or engineering background is preferred Familiarity with the engineering development lifecycle