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Manager, Innovation Engineering
Northrop Grumman. Establish and lead the Mission Integration & Solution Engineering capability .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, software-intensive systems, and solution architecture, with a strong focus on translating operational needs into actionable engineering approaches. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration while developing innovative solutions for mission-critical applications.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Active DoD Secret ClearanceBachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer ScienceTechnical Communication SkillsExperience Leading Multidisciplinary Technical TeamsExpertise in Systems Engineering and Solution Architecture
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Hard Skills
Systems EngineeringSoftware Engineering LeadershipSolution ArchitectureSystem IntegrationRapid PrototypingAgile DevelopmentDigital EngineeringAI-Enabled SystemsAdvanced Software ArchitecturesHuman Systems Integration
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCollaborative Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationMentoring and DevelopmentBuilding Trusted Relationships
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship
Industry Keywords
Mission EngineeringField EngineeringOperational ExperimentationEmerging Technology IntegrationMilitary Operational Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Establish and lead the Mission Integration & Solution Engineering capability
- Lead collaborative technical discussions with customers and engineering teams
- Translate operational needs into technical concepts, architectures, and engineering approaches
- Guide solutions from concept exploration through prototyping and transition to execution
- Build trusted relationships with government customers, military operators, and technical stakeholders
- Identify emerging and unmet operational needs
- Integrate user feedback into engineering decisions
- Ensure solutions address real-world operational requirements
- Develop technical practices and foster cross-functional collaboration
- Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent
- Identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies, advanced software, AI-enabled capabilities, and modern engineering practices to mission challenges
- Champion rapid experimentation, iterative development, and practical innovation
- Partner across program and engineering organizations to connect customer needs with technical capabilities
- Promote knowledge sharing and facilitate transition of solutions into engineering execution
Requirements
What you’ll need- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated success developing technical solutions for complex systems or mission-critical applications
- Demonstrated software engineering leadership experience and success
- Broad technical expertise in systems engineering, software-intensive systems, solution architecture, system integration, or related disciplines
- Proven ability to engage senior technical customers and collaboratively develop credible engineering solutions
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams, engineering initiatives, or cross-functional development efforts
- Strong technical communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior customers, engineers, program leadership, and operational stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments
- Ability to translate emerging needs into actionable engineering approaches
- Ability to travel up to 75%
- U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
- Preferred: advanced technical degree or equivalent depth of relevant experience
- Preferred: experience leading customer-facing solution engineering, mission engineering, field engineering, or advanced technical integration capabilities
- Preferred: military operational experience or familiarity with operational experimentation, user-centered engineering, and Human Systems Integration
- Preferred: experience with rapid prototyping, iterative engineering, agile development, digital engineering, and emerging technology integration
- Preferred: knowledge of AI-enabled systems, autonomous capabilities, advanced software architectures, and commercial technologies relevant to defense applications
- Preferred: demonstrated success establishing new technical capabilities and scaling engineering initiatives
Benefits
Comp & perks- Overtime eligibility, depending on position
- Shift differential, depending on position
- Discretionary bonus
- Long Term Incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Full-time teleworker option