Systems Engineering Manager 2 – SEIT Weapon Systems Integration, WSI

Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineering Manager leading systems engineering functional section on Strategic Deterrent Systems projects at Northrop Grumman. Managing engineering teams and collaborating with stakeholders for project success.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, California, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $139,100 - $241,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a systems engineering functional section within the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division
Manage a Systems Engineering group of ~8-12 engineers
Spend ~20% of time in support of the organization’s Functional Homeroom responsibilities
Spend ~80% of time on a technical assignment on an SDS project or IPT
Participate in organizational administrative activities and help employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

A STEM Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience or a STEM Master’s degree with 6 years of experience
Active US Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
Ability to obtain Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance.
Experience with Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test processes
3+ years experience in ICBMs (MMIII or Sentinel)
5+ years of electrical and systems engineering experience
2+ years experience in Electrical Design Integration (EDI) and/or Interface Control Model (ICM) development experience
2+ years experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity
Experience contributing towards various phases of the Systems Engineering “V” lifecycle

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

Systems EngineeringIntegrationTest processesElectrical Design IntegrationInterface Control Model developmentICBMsElectrical engineeringSystems engineering lifecycleTechnical assignment managementPerformance and career development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationGuidanceTrainingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication

Certifications

STEM Bachelor’s degreeSTEM Master’s degreeUS Government Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Programs clearance