SDS Systems Integration Department Manager 3- 9974-1

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Manhattan Beach
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Department Manager 3 to join our Engineering team within Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division in Roy, Utah, Manhattan Beach, CA or Huntsville, Alabama. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. What You’ll Get To Do: The successful candidate will lead a Systems Integration department (typically 75-150 engineers) within the SDS Engineering organization and will report directly to an SDS Systems Engineering Director. The department incorporates multiple engineering disciplines (Integrated Functional Capability (IFC), digital engineering, governance & enablers, and advanced concepts) to support Systems Integration needs across the division programs. As a department manager, you will set operating objectives and provide leadership and mentorship to Functional Home Room (FHR) Section Managers (SMs) based on Engineering goals, objectives, and company policy. You will also provide oversight and assistance to multiple business units within the division portfolio, while providing the people, training, and processes for successful achievement of program goals. Additionally, department managers are responsible to plan for and manage risk; ensure project performance, schedule, and technical quality; and address technical or operational problems when necessary. The selected candidate will assist engineers and program staff to select, develop and maintain talent within the organization. Further, department managers will have frequent contact with equivalent level managers, program leaders, and senior SDS staff to enhance the health and performance of the SDS portfolio of programs. Essential Functions: • Possess excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees • Provide ownership for the people, processes, and tools that support business areas and programs in achieving their mission set • Maintain accountability for recruiting, staffing, and retaining talent to deliver on business objectives • Support proposal work, independent technical reviews, program standup and audits, and special assignments on an as-needed basis • Own and lead improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention • Mentor, develop, and train section managers and department employees • Review and analyze engineering change data and coordinate changes with engineering, quality, support, and manufacturing Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage • 401k • Educational Assistance • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions • Paid Time Off • Health & Wellness Resources • Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. You’ll Bring These Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience or Masters Degree in STEM and 6 years of related experience • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need • Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience within the following engineering disciplines, preferably in support of Launch Vehicles or ICBM/SLBM systems: systems integration, Integrated Functional Capability (IFC), digital engineering, governance & enablers, and advanced concepts These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: • Master's Degree with 9 years of experience in STEM • Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope. • Active Special Access Program (SAP) approval. • Proven performance as an Engineering Leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a diverse team • Ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers • Familiarity with the development of electrical, mechanical, or environmental systems • Understanding of Systems Engineering lifecycle and associated phases of development • Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira • Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines • Experience creating or growing new sections or departments • Experience managing an engineering team • Experience working in Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo • Understanding of requirements development/management using DOORS or similar tool(s) • Experience working with Air Force, government, and contractor personnel • Familiarity with Air Force nuclear surety certification and regulatory requirements Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $289,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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