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A leading global security company, Northrop Grumman provides innovative products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber security, and complex logistics to government and commercial clients.

Size: 10000+ employees
Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking *Software Systems Engineering Department Manager 3 - 16356. *This position will be located in *Huntsville, Alabama or Colorado Springs, Colorado *and will support the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division.
What You'll Get To Do
This selected candidate will be responsible for a department within the Software Engineering organization, focusing on Software Systems Engineering, and will report directly to the SDS Software Engineering Director. You will set operating objectives and provide mentorship to Functional Home Room (FHR) Section Managers (SMs) based on Engineering goals, objectives, and company policy. Provide oversight and assistance to multiple business areas within the division portfolio (Sentinel/GBSD, ICBM Sustainment and Advanced Programs); to provide the people, skills, and processes for successful achievement of program goals.
As the Department Manager, you will be responsible for managing planning, risk, project performance, schedule, technical quality, and addressing technical or operational problems when necessary. Will assist engineers and program staff to develop and maintain talent within the organization. Have frequent contact with equivalent level managers and programs to maintain and exceed health and performance for all programs.
The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers ranging across one or more of the following engineering disciplines: Command & Control Systems, Launch Systems, Facility Infrastructure, and ICBM Sustainment.

• Essential Functions
• Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees
• Provides ownership for the people, processes, and tools that support business areas and programs in achieving their missions
• Accountability for recruiting, staffing, and retaining talent to deliver on the objectives
• Owning and leading improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention of top talent
• Mentor, develop, and train your section managers, and overall employee base
• Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities
• Supporting proposal work, independent technical reviews, program standup and audits, and special assignments on an as-needed basis

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
  This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
  You'll Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of related experience; or Masters Degree and 6 years experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
• US Citizenship with Ability to obtain Special Access and DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience creating or growing new sections or departments
• Experience managing an engineering team
• Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira
  These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Master's Degree with 9 years of experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics), preferably an Engineering degree
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with Special Program Access (SAP)
• Proven performance as an Engineering Leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution. Candidate will require ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers
  Primary Level Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $267,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Client-provided location(s): Huntsville, AL

Job ID: Northrop Grumman-R10212130

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-28T20:13:41
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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• HSA
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• On-Site Gym
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes

Parental Benefits

• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources
• Adoption Leave

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Four-Day Work Week

Office Life and Perks

• Commuter Benefits Program
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Sabbatical
• Leave of Absence

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K)
• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Financial Counseling
• Profit Sharing

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• Mentor Program
• Shadowing Opportunities
• Access to Online Courses
• Lunch and Learns
• Internship Program
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program

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