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# Systems Engineering Section Manager

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** McClellan Park, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $161,100.0 - $241,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10238642

## About the Role

contribute technical content to proposals and bid packages. + **Personnel Management** - Authorize work assignments, lead recruitment efforts, and manage hiring, onboarding, and salary reviews for section staff. + **Cross-Functional Coordination** - Align engineering activities with broader functional initiatives, enforce consistent standards, and disseminate best practices across the organization. **Basic Qualifications** + **Education & Experience** - Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline **and** at least 9 years of systems, aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering experience **OR** a Master's degree in a STEM discipline **and** at least 7 years of relevant experience. + **Systems Engineering Expertise** - Recent, demonstrable experience applying modern systems-engineering processes (e.g., requirement management, verification & validation, risk management; integration and test) + **Security Clearance** - Ability to obtain and maintain
a **TS/SCI** clearance. **Preferred Qualifications** + Advanced STEM degree (Ph.D. or specialized M.S.). + Prior leadership experience in systems engineering, managing a team of five or more engineers. + Familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application to aerospace programs. + Experience working in a military aerospace development environment. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable interfacing with all levels of staff and senior leadership. + Active TS/SCI clearance. **What We Can Offer You:** Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.

## Description

We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Section Manager based in McClellan, CA. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a dynamic **Systems Engineering Section Manager** to lead a high-performing team of Systems Engineers.
The role reports to the Department Manager (20 % of the time) for functional staff management and spends the remaining 80 % executing the technical Statement of Work.
This is an on-site position in **McClellan, CA** and will eventually require a current TS/SCI clearance. **What You'll Get to Do:** **Key Responsibilities** + **Resource Planning & Staffing** - Forecast engineering manpower, allocate resources to meet program schedules, and adjust staffing plans as demand changes. + **Talent Development** - Build mentorship programs, identify growth opportunities, and support career progression for team members. + **Performance Management** - Set clear goals, gather continuous feedback, conduct annual performance reviews, administer compensation decisions, and resolve personnel issues. + **Strategic Vision & Execution** - Translate the department's strategic plan into actionable objectives; champion a growth-mindset culture. + **Program Review Support** - Prepare functional responses for System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and other milestones