Systems Engineering Manager 2

$151,900 - $227,900/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Palmdale, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palmdale, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Systems Engineering Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the System Integration Lab (SIL) Infrastructure, Architecture, and HW/SW development integration test team. This position involves managing lab operations, maintenance, staffing, planning, integration/test execution, and reporting SIL status to upper management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT and/or SIL test and operations, and will lead a team of 10 to 15 direct reports, ensuring effective management of resources and budgets while identifying risks and growth plans throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance, with an investigation date within the past 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Willingness to work non-standard shifts and overtime, as required.
• Flexibility to work additional assignments within the IPT beyond the defined requirements of this position.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business