System & Software Engineering Manager II

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Salary
$146,500–$219,700 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Similar $176k
This role $183k
$118k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $137,882–$214,084 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $183k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · System & Software Engineering Manager II

The System & Software Engineering Manager 2 joins the engineering organization as a dual-role leader within the Mission Systems sector. This position involves managing a team of Cyber Software Engineers while serving as a SEIT Lead, where the individual oversees systems engineering, integration, and test efforts for programs across land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains. Day-to-day responsibilities include recruiting talent, mentoring staff, and ensuring the integrity of technical baselines through configuration management and verification activities. The role requires expertise in tailoring engineering processes to meet customer demands while navigating complex problems without known solutions. Required skills include proficiency in at least one area such as government cloud systems, web and backend development, data analysis, emulation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, cyber security, cyber operations, collection systems, or RF sensor systems.

What you'll do

  • Manage and guide a team of high-performing cyber software engineers.
  • Set objectives for direct reports and monitor their progress toward goals.
  • Recruit, interview, and hire top engineering talent for the organization.
  • Provide mentoring, performance feedback, and career development to team members.
  • Lead Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) activities for various programs.
  • Ensure all technical activities comply with company policies and contract requirements.
  • Plan and execute system reviews and oversee verification and validation efforts.
  • Manage system configuration management and verify interface requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a BS plus 8 years of experience, an MS plus 6 years, or a PhD plus 3 years of engineering experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Must have experience in engineering management, program management, and/or relevant leadership in the military.
  • Must have experience as a technical leader in Systems Engineering or a related field.
  • Must have experience tailoring engineering processes to deliver with speed while meeting customer expectations.
  • Must have knowledge and demonstrated leadership in at least one area such as cloud systems, cyber security, or sensor systems.
  • Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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