The Scs Systems Engineering Section Manager (nss)

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Melbourne, FL +1 · Systems/Architecture/Test

This role is for a Systems Engineering Section Manager at Northrop Grumman, focusing on Nuclear System Survivability. The role involves both management (20%) and technical contribution (80%) in systems engineering within the military aerospace development environment. A Top Secret clearance is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Coach and develop the performance and career objectives of direct staff, including training, quarterly conversations, performance evaluations, time keeping, merit reviews, promotions, and disciplinary processes
  2. Plan and review compensation actions; enforce HR policies and procedures
  3. Hire candidates to fulfill the business needs of the SCS business unit
  4. Manage cost and schedule related to technical scope of section to ensure section delivers products or services on time and within budget
  5. Track progress through technical performance metrics

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years engineering experience OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of engineering experience
  • Active DoD Top Secret (interim at minimum) clearance
  • Recently demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering practices
  • Experience in the military aerospace development environment
  • Previous Systems Engineering leadership experience
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Nice to have

  • Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with direct responsibility for managing cost and schedule
  • Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (such as Cameo or Rhapsody) to model large systems with multiple developers
  • Experience with defining and executing survivability strategies aeronautic systems
  • Experience reviewing models, deterministic safety analyses, and defense in depth assessments; ensure traceability to safety requirements and licensing commitments
  • Ability to recruit, mentor, and evaluate a multi disciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and technicians; foster a safety first culture

What the JD emphasized

  • Must have an active DoD Top Secret (interim at minimum) clearance