Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS) is seeking candidates for the position of Systems Engineering Manager 2 in the Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD). This position will be located in Dulles VA.

The new manager will be responsible for managing technical personnel in our department with a size of approximately 18 team members. Will ensure qualified and experienced personnel (and supporting design and analysis tools and other resources) are assigned to meet the staffing needs of programs, and track and execute peer reviews for major program events. The role includes all aspects of staff management, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching/mentoring, career development, performance management, compensation management, and separation of assigned employees.

This role is 2 parts: approximately 20% functional management role and approximately 80% direct charge program role.  The direct program work will include System Engineering (SE) technical work and/or leadership, e.g., IPT leadership (Lead or Deputy Lead and/or CAM), technical lead, and/or SE mission. The Functional role will include providing cross program collaboration to give Operating Units opportunities to leverage technologies or designs that may not have been previously considered.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have U.S. Citizenship with active Top Secret Clearance at time of application, with the ability to obtain SCI
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 9+ years, Masters Degree with 7 years or, PhD with 5 years
• Experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical space applications
• Proficiency in related engineering programs, Microsoft Office or equivalent document generation programs, Microsoft SharePoint or equivalent collaboration tool

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading, supporting, and/or operating activities for space missions within NSS
• Experience in systems engineering functional management or demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience balancing workforce versus budget and balancing SE staffing for multiple programs
• Experience developing career development plans for staff at various experience levels.
• Experience with the complete space mission development life cycle
• Multi-discipline space engineering experience interfacing with team members in any of the traditional Spacecraft subsystems

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