Manager Systems Engineering 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Rolling Meadows
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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. 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 Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks to fill a Manager Systems Engineering 2 position at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. The selected candidate will manage a diverse team of systems engineers performing system design, system analysis, system requirements allocation and management, system modeling and simulation, supporting developing and maintaining the system-level testing process during all phases of development and manufacturing including system integration and qualification of our Space Systems product lines and programs. This dual role position will spend about 85% of their time supporting programs as a systems engineer. The responsibilities associated with managing a team include: Leadership for support and adherence to standard SEIT processes Oversight of cost, schedule, and technical quality for SEIT execution on supported programs Provide technical contributions on assigned programs, including subject matter expert reviews for major milestone events (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.). SEIT support as an individual contributor, and leadership of root cause and corrective action analysis as required. Support to hiring, staffing and workload forecasting including identification and training of skills required to execute on programs Provide employee mentoring, career development, and training opportunities Management and execution of employee performance review processes Creating an inclusive and engaging environment that promotes employee retention Support Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Product Line Architecture (PLA), and other strategic initiatives that provide a competitive advantage for our customers. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. He/she will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. These candidates will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Minimal travel is expected. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering / technical discipline with a minimum of 12 years’ experience or a Master of Science degree in an engineering / technical discipline with a minimum of 10 years’ experience, or a PhD in an engineering / technical discipline with a minimum of 7 years’ experience preferably in an aerospace or defense oriented engineering environment Active Top Secret security clearance at time of application Proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills along with proven success working in an integrated product team environment. High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring Preferred Qualifications: Functional management experience leading teams, especially in a Systems Engineering, Technology Development or Systems Development role A proven history of technology development including technology/product conception and development activities through technology readiness levels (TRL 1-7) Experience with EOIR/RF systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, or related defense system Experience in all aspects of the engineering process / lifecycle, from requirements analysis through verification testing Background and understanding in various tools and techniques associated with cost/schedule management Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, MATLAB, Model Based Engineering (MBSE), and Agile techniques Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00 The 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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