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# Systems Engineering Manager 2

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Computer Engineering, Linux, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Construction, Software Engineering, System Testing, Orbital Mechanics, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Scheduling Algorithms
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usdd2b6e6d00182f61394ce283efb18a73/eaa

## About the Role

* Applicants must have a technical performance role currently in place
 * Bachelor of Science (B.S) or MS degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or Math or Physics or an equivalent STEM discipline.
 * Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant technical experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant technical experience with M.S degree.
 * Recent and extensive MATLAB and Python Experience/ proficiency.
 * Proven experience in developing, prototyping and evaluating complex algorithms
 * Extensive background in mathematics and physics.

 * Math Skills: Linear algebra, statistics
 * Physics Skills: Astro or Orbital mechanics, RF propagation
 * Can be from course work or work experience
 * Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment
 * Proficient in all areas of formal software lifecycle process from requirements to integration to formal testing.
 * Interest in being a technical contributor as well as a people manager.
 * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, closed area in person work environment.
 * Active Secret clearance.
 * Strong understanding of agile principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Master's degree in computer sci or Math physics or sciences background.
 * Unix/Linux Operating System Experience
 * Experience with optimization algorithms
 * Experience with planning / scheduling algorithms
 * Experience with sensor modeling, communication modeling, and / or missile modelling
 * Battle Management or Fire Control experience
 * Experienced with Linux, scripting, and operations

## Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Central Region Software and E&P Engineering (Alabama region supporting MDI BU within Multi-Domain Operations Division) has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Engineering Manager 2 located in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical ability and leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance.
As the Engineering Manager (Section Manager), you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver new software or upgrade existing products. You will also be responsible for the leadership of managing people, executing performance reviews, staffing programs, and career development of employees. Our engineering teams provide world-class engineering solutions to the sustainment and modernization for our customers.
This position is a dual role position encompassing both technical contribution (Systems Engineer - 80%) and people leadership (Section Manager - 20%).
Position Responsibilities:
People Leadership:

 * Functional Management of 12-18 engineers on GWS GFC (Space Systems Missile Defense Integration (MDI) Business Unit Program):

 * Set attainable goals.
 * Execute performance reviews.
 * Guide the employees regarding career development.
 * Support teams or individuals to improve performance and achieve goals through coaching and mentoring.
 * Provide flow down and direction from upper management and the organization.
 * Facilitate information flow and communication.
 * Conflict resolution.
 * Support organizational engineering initiatives.

Technical Performance:

 * Candidate will contribute technically to our current software programs. Technical responsibilities will include:

 * Algorithm development and Analysis for the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Fire Control (GFC) product.
 * Develops new algorithms, improves old algorithms, and assesses the effectiveness and performance of them in the context of the GFC software.
 * Develop, modify, and maintain software using software engineering best practices and standards.
 * Participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, software development, unit testing, integration, and formal system testing.
 * Apply technical expertise in solving complex software and integration problems.
 * Candidate will be a thought leader for software engineering practices.
 * Candidate may assist software engineering department manager in reviewing proposals, white papers, and other new business initiatives.