Systems Engineering Manager 3 – Sentinel Launcher Product Zone

Northrop Grumman

. Lead design, analysis, and release of all Launcher subsystems.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRoy • Colorado, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $166,700 - $263,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design, analysis, and release of all Launcher subsystems.
Ensure requirements flow down, interface control, and configuration management are rigorously applied.
Develop and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) baseline for the Launcher work scope; track cost, schedule, and performance; drive corrective actions to stay within budget and on time.
Direct functional leads for structural, mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering, as well as CAD/ECAD librarians; foster collaboration across the IPT for seamless hand offs between design, integration, and test.
Champion model based engineering (MBE) practices; maintain an up to date digital twin of the Launcher system; own the Product Development Process (PDP) release flow, close design review gaps, and certify releases for production.
Primary technical liaison to DoD customers, prime subcontractors, and key suppliers; prepare concise briefings and status reports for senior leadership, program reviews, and customer technical panels.
Mentor and develop engineers and section managers; drive hiring, training, and retention of top talent; lead initiatives that improve employee engagement and continuous improvement.
Provide expertise for proposals, independent technical reviews, audits, and ad hoc assignments that support the Launcher program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of related experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or Masters Degree and 6 years of related experience
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance and Special Program Access within a period of time, that meets current business needs
Experience with SMT / Key Partner Subcontractors – Direct work history collaborating with System Man Tech (SMT) partners or analogous prime/secondary subcontractors on launch vehicle or weapon system projects, including joint technical reviews, interface negotiations, and integrated schedule management.
In depth knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards (e.g., MIL-STDs, UFCs, NFPA, IBC, etc.) and the ability to apply them to launcher door, umbilical, suspension, and launch tube designs.
Experience Model Based Systems Engineering tools (Cameo, MagicDraw, IBM Rational) and CAD/ECAD platforms (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Mentor Graphics) for configuration controlled design releases.
Experience with ANSYS, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or comparable solvers for high fidelity structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics studies of launch system components.
Prior participation in Government Owned Contractor Operated programs, with familiarity in government procurement processes and contract clauses.
PMP, PMI ACP, or Earned Value Management Certification (EVMC) preferred.
Minimum 3 years in a formal lead/management position overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Minimum 1 year of experience working in the Aerospace or Defense Sector.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) / Cost Account Management (CAM) – baseline development, variance analysis, and reporting.
Hands on knowledge of requirements engineering, system architecture, interface control, model-based design, and test & verification.
Excellent oral and written communication; demonstrated capability to present technical status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership, customers, and partners.
Strong track record of working with subcontractors, suppliers, and DoD customers to resolve technical and schedule challenges.
Experience coaching engineers and managers, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)requirements engineeringmodel-based designsystem architectureinterface controlthermal engineeringstructural engineeringmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringfluid dynamics

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationemployee engagementcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingtechnical presentationteam managementtraining

Certifications

PMPPMI ACPEarned Value Management Certification (EVMC)