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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Manager 2 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** McClellan Park, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,600.0 - $219,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Signals Intelligence, SAP (Applications), Systems Architecture - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g802k1 ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics with 8+ years of experience; Masters degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics with 6+ years of experience. + Previous leadership or management experience + Professional experience in SIGINT, Cyber (Offensive or Defensive), Non-Kinetic, Cryptography, or related mission areas. + Demonstrated technical leadership experience in SEIT/EPM, Chief Engineer, IPT, System Architect, or equivalent, role in capture/program lifecycle phase(s). + Working knowledge of program execution, technical baseline management, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools. + Experienced in leading diverse technical teams across multiple locations. + Proficiency in technical problem-solving, including root cause analysis and solution development. + A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Clearance. + Ability to work onsite full-time at or near a location with significant NGMS C&IS presence (including but not limited to: Annapolis Junction MD, Roy UT, Cincinnati OH, Sacramento CA, Chantilly, VA). + Demonstrated ability to lead with NG values and leadership behaviors. Preferred Qualifications: + Active DoD Top Secret/SCI with SAP/SAR. + Advanced knowledge and experience in SIGINT, Cyber (Offensive or Defensive), Non-Kinetic, Cryptography, or related mission areas. + Demonstrated experience in leveraging AI tools & processes to improve efficiencies, quality, or scaling. + Experience executing SAARRs, Independent Reviews, Non-Advocate Reviews. + Previous functional management experience ## Description Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division, Engineering and Sciences is seeking a **Systems Engineering Manager 2.** This position will be onsite, and will be a front line manager in the Business Execution Engineering (BEE) homeroom organization for the Cyber and Intelligence Solutions (C&IS) Business Unit, reporting to the E&S C&IS BEE Department Manager. This position will work from one or our NGMS C&IS locations (including: Annapolis Junction MD, Roy UT, Cincinnati OH, Sacramento CA, Chantilly, VA). As the C&IS BEE Front Line Manager, you will be in a dual-role position with approximately 80/20 work split between direct program/capture and indirect functional homeroom responsibilities of an engineering organization of approximately 10 technical leaders (E100 roles). What You'll get to Do: + Support C&IS business unit as Engineering Frontline Manager by contributing to C&IS program(s)/captures(s) and providing people leadership for technical leaders in E100 roles (e.g. CE, SEIT, EPM, IPT, Architects) through talent development, mentoring/coaching, staffing planning, engagement, retention, and knowledge sharing. + Contributing technical scope may include (but not limited to): Technical leadership role (e.g. SEIT, Chief Engineer, EPM, IPT/CAM, task order/project /study lead, or similar role). + Support E&S C&IS BEE Department Manager by ensuring consistent rigor in planning, technical baseline & cost/schedule management, metrics management, and issue resolution as related to engineering execution. + Develop technical leaders (e.g. CE, SEIT, EPM, IPT, Architects) to ensure business success, while supporting talent pipeline development. + Oversee general administration for frontline organization, including managing indirect budgets, process improvements, staffing, workload forecasts, EWW. + Collaborate with other leaders on resourcing programs and meeting competing demands of a diverse business base. + Collaborate with discipline engineering team members to share best practices and accelerate implementation of Sector standards. ## Related Videos - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [The age of agency: When products start to think and act](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1925-the-age-of-agency-when-products-start-to-think-and-act) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)