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System & Software Engineering Manager 2

United States-Ohio-Cincinnatimid
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Requirements Summary

Candidate must have BS + 8 years engineering experience, MS + 6 years engineering experience, or a PhD + 3 years engineering experience Experience in engineering management,

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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, they're making history.

Come join Northrop Grumman – Xetron, part of the Mission Systems sector, where we develop new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. At Xetron we design systems that only science fiction writers could imagine, because they’re that cool!

Responsibilities

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  • →Managing and guiding direct report software engineers
  • →Setting objectives for your team and then monitoring and reviewing progress
  • →Being responsible and accountable for managing the workload of your direct reports
  • →Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top engineering talent
  • →Providing timely, constructive support and feedback to your reports on a regular basis
  • →Completing performance assessments of your team members
  • →Motivating your team members (engagement) and facilitating regular meetings with them
  • →Providing mentoring and career development to each team member
  • →Coordinating training for each team member
  • →Providing appropriate tools and resources for your team’s development activities

  • Work programs, proposals, and internally funded activities in a technical and leadership role
  • Lead the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test activities on program(s)
  • Within your program(s), ensure the execution and integrity of all Systems Engineering activities, either completed by yourself or delegated to other team members.  Ensure all activities follow company and contract defined policies and procedures.
  • Plan and execute system reviews
  • Coordinate program integration activities both internal and external to the program
  • Oversee the program verification and validation efforts; including creation and/or revision of the system test plans
  • Oversee the system configuration management including defining, controlling and verifying interface requirements
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationship with program Chief Engineer, System Architect, and Engineering Program Manager to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline

Requirements

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  • Candidate must have BS + 8 years engineering experience, MS + 6 years engineering experience, or a PhD + 3 years engineering experience
  • Experience in engineering management, program management, and/or relevant leadership in the military
  • Experience as a technical leader in a Systems Engineering or related field
  • US Citizenship is required
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance (NG will sponsor)
  • Current, active Top Secret clearance
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in one or more of the following technologies: collection systems, sensor systems, government cloud systems, web and backend development, data analysis, cyber security, and cyber operations.
  • Experience working on U.S. Government programs with an engineering deliverable
  • Experience in recruiting and developing top engineering talent
  • M.S., M.B.A., or other advanced engineering degree
  • STEM degree

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $219,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

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October 5, 2026
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System & Software Engineering Manager 2