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Systems Engineering Manager 3 – IPT Lead

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Key Responsibilities

-Lead and develop a high-performing SEIT IPT, establishing integrated systems engineering priorities, execution cadence, technical ownership, and accountability.

Requirements Summary

-Lead and develop a high-performing SEIT IPT, establishing integrated systems engineer

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 3 – IPT Lead to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

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The selected candidate will lead the consolidated Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Integrated Product Team (IPT) for a comprehensive system, integrating Mission Systems Engineering (MSE), Space Vehicle Systems Engineering (SVSE), and Payload Systems Engineering (PLSE). This individual will serve as the accountable leader for integrated systems engineering execution, including technical baseline integration, requirements and interface management, verification and validation, and cross-element technical closure from system definition through delivery. The selected candidate will partner with the Chief Engineer and element leads to implement system-level technical decisions and ensure disciplined, coordinated execution across the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

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-Lead and develop a high-performing SEIT IPT, establishing integrated systems engineering priorities, execution cadence, technical ownership, and accountability.

-Provide system-level leadership and oversight across MSE, SVSE, and PLSE including specialty engineering functions through the program lifecycle.

-Ensure system requirements are decomposed, allocated, traced, and verified at the appropriate levels.

-Oversee external and inter-element technical interfaces, ensuring leads establish definitions, controls, and closure plans.

-Lead execution of system-level verification and validation planning, readiness, evidence integration, and closure, ensuring compliance with customer and program requirements.

-Communicate the IPT’s status, risks, decisions, and recommended actions to program leadership and customers.

Requirements

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-Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR

-Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR

-PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience

-Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

-Extensive systems engineering experience, including technical leadership on complex space, satellite, payload, or mission-system development efforts.

-Demonstrated experience managing system requirements, technical baselines, interfaces, and verification and validation activities.

-Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and resolving complex technical issues across multiple system elements.

-Bachelor’s Degree or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline.

-Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

-Experience leading a Systems Engineering IPT, SEIT, or comparable system-level technical integration organization.

-Experience with complex space systems, spacecraft, payloads, satellite constellations, or mission systems.

-Experience leading customer interchanges and major design or readiness reviews.

-Experience with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering.

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00

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.