Manager Systems Engineering 1

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 1 to become part of the Engineering Management team at the Warner Robins, Ga location. As a Systems Engineering Manager 1, you will play a crucial role in managing an on-site team providing engineering support for multiple programs.

Essential Functions:

. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Perform 90% coverage in a technical role and 10% coverage performing the duties associated with this position

• Leading a team of direct reports and performing functional manager roles such as staffing, recruiting, timecard approval, and performance reviews

• Maintain high levels of engagement among team members and support their career development

• Provide technical leadership and guidance by engaging with the team in a daily collaborative style and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Interacting with internal program leadership and customers on significant technical matters, often requiring coordination between organizations

• Providing guidance and oversight to employees

• Focusing on customer satisfaction, with proven leadership, excellent communication skills, and a background in change management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or a PhD with a minimum of 1 year of related work experience

• Demonstrable understanding of  Systems or Hardware Engineering processes, product, and life cycle.

• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to present clearly to senior leadership and customers.

• Experience working in an Agile Development environment with Continuous Integration

• Demonstrated technical lead for a team of 5 or more engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering, Business Management, Engineering Leadership, or equivalent.

• 9 years of experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment.

• Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader.

• Experience in electronic testing equipment and associated test platforms

• Experience with product life cycle management, DMSMS, and sustainment.

• Active Secret security clearance

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