Model Based Systems Engineering Manager 2 - Requirements and Architectures

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Los Angeles, CA +1 · Systems/Architecture/Test

This role manages a team of Systems Engineers focused on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for inertial navigation systems, covering requirements and architectures. Responsibilities include process development, team guidance, proposal support, staffing coordination, and employee development. Requires a STEM degree, MBSE experience, team leadership, and understanding of SE/PM tools. A Secret clearance is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage/Oversee a team of Systems Engineers supporting the model-based development and management of requirements and architectures of inertial navigation systems
  2. Develop and implement strong processes with emphasis on quantitative management and continuous improvement
  3. Provide management guidance to achieve outstanding cost, schedule and technical performance
  4. Responsible for technical guidance and oversight in developing technical and cost proposals
  5. Interface with business facing leads to coordinate staffing requirements and ensure proper skill mix to support program activities

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and best practices
  • Experience leading a team on a technical development effort or technical production support
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering or project management tools such as DOORS, MS Project, etc.
  • Experience with Systems Engineering processes, procedures, and best practices
  • Experience with generating and/or reviewing cost estimates/basis of estimates (BOEs)
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required within a timeframe set forth by management
  • Must be able to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.

Nice to have

  • Master’s Degree in a technical field with 6 years of experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment or PHD with 3 years of experience
  • Development and implementation of processes to ensure product development efficiency and accuracy
  • Experience in inertial sensor development, fiber optics, ring laser gyros, and sensor electronics
  • A proven track record of leading a team of engineers and of establishing strong relationships with other functional organizations and Program Offices
  • Experienced with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, such as Siemens Teamcenter Enterprise
  • Experienced with failure analysis techniques and methods (RCCAs)
  • Technical project management with budget/EVMS experience
  • Demonstrated success with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) philosophies and tools
  • Experience with authoring and reviewing technical proposals
  • Experience with engineering planning, scheduling, metrics, earned value systems, and workload forecasting
  • Active DoD Secret clearance

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret clearance