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# The SCS Systems Engineering Section Manager (NSS)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $139,100.0 - $208,700.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Rhapsody
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8967332/the-scs-systems-engineering-section-manager-nss

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years engineering experience OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of engineering experience

 * Must have an active DoD Top Secret (interim at minimum) clearance

 * Recently demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering practices

 * Experience in the military aerospace development environment

 * Previous Systems Engineering leadership experience

 * Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with direct responsibility for managing cost and schedule

 * Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (such as Cameo or Rhapsody) to model large systems with multiple developers

 * Experience with defining and executing survivability strategies aeronautic systems

 * Experience reviewing models, deterministic safety analyses, and defense in depth assessments; ensure traceability to safety requirements and licensing commitments

 * Ability to recruit, mentor, and evaluate a multi disciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and technicians; foster a safety first culture

## Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineering Section Manager to join the Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Systems (SCS) Systems Engineering Department. This position is in Melbourne, Florida.

The SCS Systems Engineering Section Manager for the Nuclear System Survivability Section will execute Section Manager responsibilities on a 20% allocation and execute technical statement of work within this section on an 80% allocation.

Key Responsibilities (20% Section Manager, 80% Systems Engineering Contributor):

 * Coach and develop the performance and career objectives of direct staff, including training, quarterly conversations, performance evaluations, time keeping, merit reviews, promotions, and disciplinary processes

 * Plan and review compensation actions; enforce HR policies and procedures

 * Hire candidates to fulfill the business needs of the SCS business unit

 * Manage cost and schedule related to technical scope of section to ensure section delivers products or services on time and within budget

 * Track progress through technical performance metrics

 * Maintain a high level of integrity in alignment with our NG Values and Leadership Behaviors

 * Execute tasking related to the technical scope of section


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