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Manager Systems Engineering 2 - (Aurora CO)

Yesterday Aurora, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 161,100.00 - 241,700.00 per year

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: 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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) sector is seeking a Manager Systems Engineering 2 for the Rushmore D-Site team located in Aurora, Colorado.
This role entails leadership of a cross-disciplinary operations team both technically and as their functional manager within a customer furnished facility performing operations and maintenance of a complex system. This leadership role is relied upon to develop and maintain operational procedures, schedule outages, develop and conduct training, drive execution excellence and corrective actions, when required, train and develop talent, build strong teams and perform functional management duties. This person must be able to thrive in a dynamic team environment, working with multiple subcontractors in a customer-facing role demonstrating strong collaboration skills.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Managing members of the Rushmore D-Site Operations team

Driving execution and scheduling of 24/7 operations with periodic special activities

Effective collaboration across IPTs to innovate and improve CONOPs and introduce efficiencies

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus 8 years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 6 years of engineering experience

Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.

Active in scope DoD Top Secret Clearance OR SCI Access at time of application

Ability to obtain/pass CI Poly Examination prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong communication, collaboration, leadership and team building skills in a operations setting

Experience working with a cross-disciplinary, multi-contractor team

Experience in complex systems in an operational environment

Ability to interface effectively with senior management, peers, employees and customers.

Excellent interpersonal skills

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Aurora, CO
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10219071
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-13T20:05:13

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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