Staff Systems Engineering Lead

Northrop Grumman

. Drive technical execution of a high-visibility ICS contract within the Operations and Sustainment Business Unit .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeOklahoma City • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $144,900 - $229,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering processes, including the full Systems Engineering life cycle and Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR), while effectively managing multidisciplinary teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Holds a relevant STEM degree and possesses an active DoD Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance as needed.

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Systems Engineering ProcessesTechnical PresentationsBOE DevelopmentLeadership ExperienceRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringConfiguration ManagementData ManagementSystems IntegrationSystems ArchitectureRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous ImprovementTechnical Risk MitigationSEMP UpdatesSustaining Engineering

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam LeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program Clearance

Industry Keywords

ICS ContractOperations and SustainmentProgram Management ReviewsTechnical ReviewsMilitary ExperienceSTEM Degree

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive technical execution of a high-visibility ICS contract within the Operations and Sustainment Business Unit
Manage Specialty Engineering, Configuration & Data Management, Systems Integration, and Systems Architecture & Requirements disciplines
Ensure program schedule, cost, and performance objectives are met
Report to Strike's Systems Engineering and Integration EI&E Director
Conduct periodic Systems Engineering process reviews and present at recurring ICS Program Management Reviews
Identify bottlenecks and implement best-practice enhancements
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis, lessons-learned capture, and tool integration
Direct day-to-day execution of Systems Engineering activities
Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary Systems Engineering team
Ensure review deliverables are complete, technically sound, and aligned with program milestones, including SEMP updates
Contribute technical expertise to long-term effort proposals, cost estimates, and schedule forecasts
Oversee SEIT Basis of Estimate (BOE) development and regular verification during execution
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks
Capture and implement program opportunities
Maintain a living risk register and provide status updates to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience
Active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Currently briefed to and supporting applicable program statement of work
Experience executing Systems Engineering processes, including the full Systems Engineering life cycle and Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR)
Experience with BOE development
Experience briefing technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders
Advanced STEM degree preferred
Knowledge of Specialty Engineering, Configuration & Data Management, Systems Integration, and Systems Architecture & Requirements preferred
Leadership and team-lead experience preferred
Prior experience with Sustaining Engineering preferred
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Ability to travel 25% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business