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Systems Engineering Manager 2 – Civil Space Systems

Systems Engineering Manager 2 – Civil Space Systems

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationDulles, VA, USA
Salary$156500 – $234700
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 9+ years, Masters Degree with 7 years or, PhD with 5 years
  • Experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical space applications
  • Proficiency in related engineering programs, Microsoft Office or equivalent document generation programs, Microsoft SharePoint or equivalent collaboration tool
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • The candidate will be a working Systems Engineer and/or Technical Leader on programs in the Civil Space Systems (CSS) business area – the split between direct (programs) and indirect is approximately 75%/25%.
  • Regarding program assignments, the candidate will be responsible for technical, cost, and schedule requirements of pre-proposal efforts, proposal development, design and development, internal/customer design reviews, technical documentation, program implementation, launch and mission operations, and disposal.
  • The selected candidate performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
  • Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
  • Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading, supporting, and/or operating activities for space missions within CSS
  • Experience in systems engineering functional management or demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Experience balancing workforce versus budget and balancing SE staffing for multiple programs
  • Experience developing career development plans for staff at various experience levels.
  • Experience with the complete space mission development life cycle
  • Multi-discipline space engineering experience interfacing with team members in any of the traditional Spacecraft subsystems