Feb 13, 2026
Job Description
Northrop Grumman
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems sector Survivability Directorate is hiring a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership role will be located in either El Segundo, CA or San Diego, CA.
At Northrop Grumman, we Define Possible. We are a passionate community of engineers and leaders, a creative community of scientists and researchers, a diverse community of human beings, all driven to pioneer the future. And in Survivability, that future is bright... Or, from the enemy's perspective, it is as dark as the cover of a moonless night.
Now, imagine sitting in a stadium, or outside at a parade, and the next generation of Stealth Technology flies overhead, drawing a roar of admiration from the crowd. Imagine being able to turn to the person next to you and saying "I had a hand in that." At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems and in Survivability Engineering, that could be Your Possible. We are tasked with developing, testing, and implementing new materials, technologies, and concepts, that enable the most lethal, intelligent, and collaborative systems to penetrate and operate in enemy airspace with impunity. We work hand in hand with a broad swath of other engineering disciplines to design, develop, manufacture, and sustain these systems.
Our responsibilities span the full Systems Engineering lifecycle-from research and development to modeling and analysis, from static / component test to dynamic flight test, from manufacturing floor support to field repairs and maintenance, and more. We work across multiple spectrums-from RF (Radio Frequency), to IR (Infrared) and Visual, to Acoustic. Our engineers have the opportunity to work in various environments-behind desks, in highly specialized labs, at indoor and outdoor test and measurement ranges, and at overseas operational locations. Our team is absolutely critical to the cradle-to-grave success of our cornerstone programs and the programs of the future, and your role on our team would be equally critical to our success as an organization. Without Survivability Engineers, there is no Low in Low Observable. Without us, there is no Stealth in Stealth Bomber. Join us, and let's Define Survivable together!
Key Responsibilities:
• Support proposal work, independent technical reviews, program standup and audits, and special assignments on an as needed basis
• Provide strong leadership, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and collaboration with senior management, peers, and employees.
• Responsible for recruiting, staffing and retaining top talent to ensure success for multiple projects
• Own and lead improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development and training
• Responsible for Managing the Budgets, Schedules, Risk and Opportunities
• Regularly reports to senior internal and external customers
• Horizontal integration of best practices across the organization; maintaining cognizance over technical activities
• Ensuring execution of project statement of work and baselines
• Employee development, including skills training and career support
• Performance management, including employee goal setting, performance appraisals and issue resolution
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 9+ years of engineering experience, or 7 years with a Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline or a PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years of experience
• Prior experience in, or knowledge of, one or more Survivability disciplines or related
• Current Active DoD SECRET (or higher) clearance, within 5 years of last investigation
• The ability to obtain and maintain a special access program clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• MS degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, materials science, or chemical engineering; physics; chemistry; computer science; or applied mathematics from an ABET accredited university
• Demonstrated success in one or more Survivability disciplines (Low Observables / LO Technologies, Stealth Signature Management, RF Engineering, Design and Analysis (RF, IR, or Acoustics), Materials & Processes, CEM Modeling and Analysis, High Performance Computing, etc.)
• 5+ years of direct experience leading teams and managing projects; experience leading a team of diverse individuals toward a common objective
• Previous experience leading projects in the SAP/SAR environment; strong project management and team development skills
• Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance, within 5 years of last investigation
• Existing special access program clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00The 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.PDN-a1112897-5370-475b-8ff0-3da421a07daa
States
CA