
Space Systems Manager Systems Engineering 2
Job Description
Description
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 Space Systems Sector, Intelligence Systems Division in Linthicum, MD is seeking a frontline manager to join our growing Surveillance & Targeting (S&T) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) organization.
This is a dual-role manager position, balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a group of 10 – 12 SEIT engineers as well as performing productive work on a Space program as a lead or individual contributor. The candidate will spend ~15% of their time supporting the functional homeroom organization and ~85% of their time on technical program work. The management side involves organizational administrative duties and helping their employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training. The direct program will include SE (system engineering) and/or I&T (integration and test) technical work and/or leadership, e.g., IPT leadership (Lead or Deputy Lead and/or CAM), technical lead, and/or SE product ownership for a Space Mission or Sensor System Payload.
Specific management responsibilities include:
Staffing (forecasting, recruiting, and retention)
Employee Development and Training
Career guidance
Goal planning
Performance evaluations
Compensation planning
Policy dissemination and implementation
Communication flow-down
Employee inclusion and engagement
Timesheet review and approval
Expense report review and approval
Engineering process development and maintenance
Development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in STEM + 8 years of relevant experience; MS + 6 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse and inclusive teams
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process
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 approval/access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in engineering
Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity
Experience with the development of advanced sensor systems, e.g., RADAR, EO/IR, and/or Passive RF payloads
Experience with Space Payloads and/or Space Vehicles
Active SCI
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Job Details
- Category
- Aerospace Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Linthicum, MD
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026, 08:00 PM
- Listed
- Mar 17, 2026, 04:05 PM
- Compensation
- $153,800 - $230,800 per year
About Northrop Grumman
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