Posted:
2/26/2026, 3:35:43 AM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Diego, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Manager 2 for our Field Engineering organization based out of San Diego, CA.
What You Will get to Do:
Manage the BACN program development and Integration for our OCONUS and CONUS locations (outside the continental U.S. and Continental United States), supporting Technical Field Engineering programs at various field sites throughout the Middle East.
Lead a team of approximately 15 highly skilled Field Engineers. In this dual role you will divide your time between team management and will also serve as the lead or be a contributor on programs within the Business Units/Operating Units supported by the team.
Responsibilities associated with managing the team include:
Functional supervision for a team of Field Engineers working multiple initiatives to include follow-on contracts, new business growth opportunities, internal research and development, and capital projects.
Lead efforts to support and ensure adherence to standard SEIT processes.
Oversight of cost, schedule, and technical quality for field execution on supported programs, to include functional reviews for major milestone events (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.) and proposals as applicable.
Forecast staffing needs and workload; employee inclusion, engagement, mentoring and career development; provide employee training and identify necessary skills for program execution; manage employee performance reviews; and lead multitude of functional management processes. Hire new talent to fulfill staffing commitments.
Communicate and solve problems while fostering positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Travel up to 25% to OCONUS and CONUS locations.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering/technical discipline with a minimum of 8 years of related experience or MS degree in an Engineering/technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
Proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Experience in delivering formal briefings/presentations to senior leadership
High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include participating in root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.
Experience with the operation, integration, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems, networks, radios and datalinks.
Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements.
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
DOD 8570 IAT Level II or greater certification (Security+ Certification).
Background and understanding in various tools and techniques associated with cost / schedule management (especially Earned Value Management).
Functional Management experience leading teams including Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test.
Experience working in a Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test environment, preferably in Defense industry.
Experience working with deployed programs or related Defense systems.
Experience in all stages of the engineering process from proposal and requirements analysis to verification testing.
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