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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Manager 2 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $153,800.0 - $230,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Automation of Marketing, Software Engineering, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9155124/systems-engineering-manager-2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical fields. * U.S Citizenship is required. * A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance * Experience with people management or program leadership * Experience in the Domain Systems Engineering areas of Target Tracking, Algorithms, and/or Radar Modes * Experience in establishing and maintaining customer and/or program communications., * Advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical fields. * Active Top Secret Clearance or higher. * Experience leading groups of 10+ in a functional, programmatic (development and/or production), or technical capacity. * Knowledge of hiring, staffing, engineering metrics, training resources, processes, and tools, evidenced by at least 2 years of practical application. * Experience in the functional management of an engineering organization ## Description We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Manager 2 (Front-Line Manager), 100% on-site at our Linthicum, MD location. What You'll get to Do: As an integral part of our Engineering & Sciences leadership team you will support the Systems Engineering discipline on the Sensor Systems team. You will provide both engineering functional leadership and technical project execution leadership while overseeing approximately 10-15 engineers. Individuals in this team work across several Baltimore, MD based programs. The position would functionally lead a team of engineers and Subject Matter Experts in the areas of Radar Modes, Target Tracking, or Advanced Algorithms. In this Systems Engineering Manager 2 role, you will also be expected to perform productive (direct charge) work on programs in addition to functional management duties. It is anticipated that given the size of this team, the candidate will spend ~80% of their time on programs in a technical/leadership role, and ~20% of their time in the functional role. This leader must be able to create a culture of well-being, inclusion and engagement that attracts, retains, and enables a high performing workforce. Functional Roles & Responsibilities: * Lead staff based on goals, objectives, and company policies. * Provide engineering staffing to programs. * Ensure adherence to established engineering processes and guidelines used by the department * Manage workload forecasting including hiring and developing new engineering talent. * Prepare, manage, and conduct Quarterly Connections. * Support the management of the department budget and support compensation planning. * Collaborate with peer managers to ensure consistency across multiple work groups. * Lead or support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and IRAD project leadership. * Support and lead engineering organization efforts aimed towards skill and career development; continuous improvement; and growth. Program Roles & Responsibilities: * Manage engineering support to programs. * Perform productive work on programs which could include specific engineering tasking related to your subject matter expertise, Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership, and Cost Account Management (CAM) support. * Collaborate with peer managers to ensure consistency across multiple work groups. * Support writing technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), design reviews (e.g. SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TIMs, etc.) and capture/proposal activities. * Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers as needed for leadership roles on programs * Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers in the domain area of support This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance. ## Related Videos - [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) - [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) - [How Regex Works: The Secret Sauce Behind Pattern Matching](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1212-how-regex-works-the-secret-sauce-behind-pattern-matching) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Eclipse Qrisp: Next Generation of Quantum Algorithm Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1155-eclipse-qrisp-next-generation-of-quantum-algorithm-development) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## 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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [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) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)