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Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineering Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Lead a section of 15–20 systems engineers .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $161,100 - $241,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing engineering teams, with expertise in Agile methodologies and Model Based Systems Engineering. Proven ability to mentor talent, resolve technical issues, and promote continuous improvement within a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership And DirectionAgile/Scrum MasterModel Based Systems EngineeringOperations AnalysisDoD Secret Clearance

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Systems AnalysisSystem ArchitectureMission IntegrationModeling And SimulationResource BalancingEmployee Performance ManagementTechnical Issue ResolutionProgram ManagementFunctional ManagementTalent Development
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationContinuous ImprovementInnovationInclusion
Tools & Technologies
CAMEODODAF 2.0AFSIM ModelingSIM
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree In STEMMaster’s Degree In STEMDoD Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
SAP/SAR EnvironmentU.S. CitizenshipGovernment Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a section of 15–20 systems engineers
  • Instruct, mentor and champion agile concepts and processes
  • Manage hiring, development, training and retention of section talent
  • Provide leadership and direction to team members and manage employee performance
  • Operate the organization day to day, including employee movement and resource balancing among programs
  • Resolve critical and urgent program or technical issues
  • Promote professional development and foster collaboration, inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement
  • Perform approximately 15% functional management and 85% direct-charge program work on the RAD program

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of combined technical and management experience, or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 7 years of combined technical and management experience
  • Experience in at least one of: Operations Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Systems Analysis, System Architecture, Mission Integration or Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Experience leading an engineering team or project
  • Familiarity with AGILE/SCRUM Master, MBSE with CAMEO, DODAF 2.0
  • Familiarity with AFSIM Modeling and SIM
  • Current DoD Secret clearance and a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years
  • Previous experience working in a SAP/SAR environment
  • Ability to obtain SAP access
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

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