Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking to fill a Systems Engineering Manager 2 position under our Remote Sensing Programs Systems Engineering Organization within the Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) Division at Rolling Meadows, IL. The selected candidate will manage a diverse team of Systems Engineers performing system design, system analysis, system requirements allocation and management, developing and maintaining the system-level testing process during all phases of product development and manufacturing including system integration and qualification of our Payload and Ground Systems product lines and programs.
The responsibilities associated with managing a team may include:
Leadership for support and adherence to standard SEIT processes

* Oversight of cost, schedule, and technical quality for SEIT execution on supported programs

* Provide technical contributions on assigned programs, including subject matter expert reviews for major milestone events (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.). SEIT support as an individual contributor, and leadership of root cause and corrective action analysis as required.

* Support to hiring, staffing and workload forecasting including identification and training of skills required to execute on programs

* Provide employee mentoring, career development, and training opportunities

* Management and execution of employee performance review processes

* Creating an inclusive and engaging environment that promotes employee retention

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline

* Minimum of 9+ years (7+ years with MS) of relevant professional experience, preferably in an aerospace or defense-oriented engineering environment

* Experience in managing a team of employees, management of project work, and current software technologies/tools

* Must be experienced in all aspects of the systems engineering process, from requirements analysis through verification testing and have proven demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

* High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring

* Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

* Candidate must work on-site in a SCIF and be able to support up to 10% travel

* Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI & SAP access.

Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred

* Functional management experience leading teams, especially in a Systems Engineering, Technology Development or Systems Development role

* A proven history of technology development including technology/product conception and development activities through technology readiness levels (TRL 1-7)

* Experience with EO/IR/RF systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, or related defense system

* Experience in all aspects of the engineering process / lifecycle, from requirements analysis through verification testing

* Background and understanding in various tools and techniques associated with cost/schedule management

* Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, MATLAB, Simulink, Model Based Engineering (MBE), and Agile techniques

Salary Range: $149,400 - $224,000
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.