
Sentinel AVE Guidance Computer Execution Systems Engineering Manager 3 -15806
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sentinel AVE Guidance Computer Execution Systems Engineering Manager 3. This position is located in Manhattan Beach, CA or Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. Relocation assistance may be provided.
What You’ll Get To Do:
The selected candidate for this role will lead a team of Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) engineers who will continue to mature the Guidance System’s Guidance Computer from Preliminary Design phase to a Critical Design Review and beyond. The role involves day to day management of the Guidance Computer team. The individual must be capable of leading a team in a highly dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities. The individual must be able to communicate effectively with upper management and customer.
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of related experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
• 3 years of formal management experience to include performance reviews for direct reports.
• 2 years of experience taking a system through a major design review and development.
• 2 years of experience with program control (IMS, EVMS), budgeting, and staffing.
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain DoD Top Secret with SAP clearance
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Success taking a GN&C system through a major design review
• Proposal Manager experience leading competitive proposals of $500M in value or greater.
• Experience training, leading, and directing activities of team members through execution of a formal proposal process.
• Knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Government’s competitive acquisition process including federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFAR)
• Familiarity in working multiple colors of money in parallel (Direct, NCTA, Capital)
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Job Details
- Category
- Aerospace Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- Manhattan Beach; United States-Utah-Roy, CA, United States
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2025, 08:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 17, 2026, 12:59 PM
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2026, 02:27 PM
- Compensation
- $161,500 - $280,600 per year
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