Posted:
10/29/2025, 5:40:04 AM
Location(s):
Roy, Utah, United States ⋅ Huntsville, Alabama, United States ⋅ Alabama, United States ⋅ Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Systems Engineering Department Manager 3 to join our Engineering and Manufacturing team within Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division in Huntsville, Alabama or Roy, Utah.
This selected candidate will be responsible for a department within the Systems Engineering organization and will report directly to the SDS Systems Engineering Director. You will set operating objectives and provide mentorship to Functional Home Room (FHR) Section Managers (SMs) based on Engineering goals, objectives, and company policy. Provide oversight and assistance to multiple business areas within the division portfolio (Sentinel/GBSD, ICBM Sustainment and Advanced Programs); to provide the people, skills, and processes for successful achievement of program goals.
As the Department Manager you will be responsible for managing planning, risk, project performance, addressing, schedule, technical quality, and addressing technical or operational problems when necessary. Will assist engineers and program staff to develop and maintain talent within the organization. Have frequent contact with equivalent level managers and programs to maintain and exceed health and performance for all programs.
The successful candidate will lead engineers spanning the System Safety teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees.
Provides ownership for the people, processes, and tools that support business areas and programs in achieving their missions.
Accountability for recruiting, staffing and retaining talent to deliver on the objectives.
Supporting proposal work, independent technical reviews, program standup and audits, and special assignments on an as needed basis.
Owning and leading improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention of top talent.
Mentor, develop, and train your section managers, and overall employee base.
Will rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group.
Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 8 years of related experience
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 years) , with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Managing people experience preferred.
Master's Degree with 9 years of experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) preferably an Engineering degree.
Proven performance as an Engineering Leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution.
Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines.
Experience on ICBMs.
Experience creating or growing new sections or departments.
Experience managing an engineering team.
Experience preparing a large complex system for functional testing/verification.
Experience with AFSPCMAN 91-710, RCC 319-14, and/or RCC 324-11.
Familiarity with NEPA and facilities development.
Safety Professional (ASP) Certificate.
Weapon System Experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience).
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software