Manager 1 Systems Engineering

This is a dual-role manager position, balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a group of ~10 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 work will include electrical/mechanical 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 any other appropriate technical function.
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:

BS in STEM + 5 years of relevant experience; or MS + 3 years of relevant experience
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI approval/access.
Experience in a technical leadership/functional management role is essential and required to be considered
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process
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 TS/SCI
Primary Level Salary Range: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Linthicum Heights, MD

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10224641

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-05T20:13:02