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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2 - Advanced Concepts - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Salary:** $139,100.0 - $230,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Integrated Development Environments, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2851566157-2 ## About the Role * Bachelors in Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and at least 8 years of related experience; OR at least 6 Years of relevant experience with a Master's degree * Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret clearance with an in-scope investigation date within the last 6 years and ability to obtain Special Program Access * 3+ years' experience with phases of the systems engineering development life cycle * Experience with Agile development and Atlassian Products such as JIRA, Confluence, etc. * Experience in a R&D and/or rapid development environment * Technical experience executing one or more of the following SE activities: System Architecture in Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (Cameo), Requirements Management in DOORS, Verification Planning, Interface definition and planning These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: * - Active Top-Secret Clearance * - Proven team leadership skills. * - Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent efforts. * - At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule * - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * - Experience with Cost Account Management and Risk Management duties * - Experience in writing and presenting technical content * - Technical experience executing in one or more of the following technology areas / domains: * o ICBM Aerospace Vehicle Equipment * o Launch Vehicle Design & Integration * o Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems * o Missile Payload Systems Engineering & Integration * o Ground / Flight Vehicle Integration * o Strategic Missile or Launch Vehicle Telemetry * o Launch Vehicle Operations ## Description As a Systems Engineer Manager, you will serve as the functional leader for a group of members within the AC/E/IFC department. The functional team will be spread across multiple locations. This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as the individual's current program responsibilities on program. As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend roughly 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom responsibilities with 80% of your efforts focused on a technical assignment on an SDS project. This particular role is for functional responsibilities only, the candidate is expected to come with work scope already established on the program which will comprise 80% of their time. The work scope can be within any BU on the Sentinel Program. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following: * Responsible for assessing staffing needs, current as well as projected and working with the respective team leads to address those needs. * Responsible for supporting recruitment activities including the creation of requisitions, conducting interviews, and approving offers. * Work with program leaders in establishing personal, program, and functional goals as well as performing performance evaluations and merit adjustments for subordinates. * Provide their subordinates with career development recommendations, mentoring, discipline, as necessary. * Acquire the necessary computers, equipment and tools to enable their subordinates to perform their work. * Generate training plans based on the program and their subordinates' needs. * Provide their group with regular flow down of company and organizational status and appropriately represent and be a spokesperson for the organization to their group, assigned project, and the company. * Set and promote high standards for engineering development * Foster a working environment which reinforces and drives accountability to fundamental Northrop Grumman Values focused on integrity, quality, shared success, and innovation. * Partner with engineering and program management peers to assure a balanced and efficient assignment of resources to support and achieve key mission priorities * Coach, support, train, and motivate team members to ensure a high level of performance * Initiate and lead continuous improvement activities which establish high quality and efficient processes * Collaborate with peers and direct management in resource planning and hiring activities ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [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)