Northrop Grumman · 11 hours ago
SDS Systems Engineering Department Manager 3 - 17508 - R10222240
Roy, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $250K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading defense technology company that offers revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Systems Engineering Department Manager to lead and manage the Systems Support and Logistics Department, overseeing multiple business areas and ensuring successful program goals through effective leadership and mentorship.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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)
Provide the people, skills, and processes for successful achievement of program goals
Be responsible for managing planning, risk, project performance, schedule, technical quality, and addressing technical or operational problems when necessary
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
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
Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 8 years of related experience or Master's Degree in STEM and 6 years of related experience
Active Secret Clearance
The ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance and Special Program Access
Experienced in requirements development/management using DOORS or similar tool
Experience in model development/management using CAMEO or similar tool
Experience in Model Based System Engineering with an understanding of DODAF and SysML
Preferred
Master's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 9 years of experience, preferably an Engineering degree
Proven performance as an Engineering Leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution. Candidate will require ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers
Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines
Experience with the development of mechanical systems and/or physical infrastructure
Experience on ICBMs
Experience creating or growing new sections or departments
Experience managing an engineering team
Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work within a diverse team
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with Special Program Access (SAP)
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
2026-02-06
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