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Infrastructure Systems Eng. Launch Equipment Manager 2 - 17128

Northrop Grumman logoNorthrop Grumman$161,100–$241,700/yrManhattan Beach, CA, United StatesFull timePosted 3w ago
  • US citizenship
  • Secret clearance

About the job

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 to hire a Command & Launch (C&L) Infrastructure Infrastructure Systems Engineer Launch Equipment Manager 2 in support of the Sentinel Program. This position is located in Manhattan Beach, CA. You will lead a team of approximately 12 systems engineers across multiple domains and disciplines.

The successful candidate should be detailed oriented and be able to work collaboratively with multiple remote teams and disciplines. ## What you will get to do - Lead the Systems Engineering Capabilities activities for the Command & Launch Infrastructure Launch Equipment team - Coordinate vertically and horizontally with multiple engineering teams and organizations. - Coordinate with customer and supplier engineering teams. - Coordinate Incremental Functional Capability activities to shape team priorities. - Lead Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) coordinating with specialty engineering teams. - Organize and lead execution of multiple Critical Design Review events.

As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend roughly 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom responsibilities with 80% of your efforts focused on a technical assignment as the Launch Equipment Systems Engineering Manager.

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. Position may offer relocation assistance ## You Will Bring These Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in (STEM) and 8 years of experience or Master's degree and 6 years of experience - Must have an active U.S.

Government Secret security clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SAP. - 1+ year of experience developing requirements or verification using DOORS and/or Cameo - Minimum 1 year of demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. ## These Qualifications Are Nice To Have - 1+ year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule. - Managing people experience preferred - Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills. - Active DoD Top Secret with SAP clearance - ICBM Experience - Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience - Experience managing programs or subcontracts in an Earned Value framework – Control Account Manager certified - Strong understanding and broad application of engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) - Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities - Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations - Functional management experience - 3+ years of experience developing requirements or verification using DOORS and/or Cameo.

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00 The 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.

From Northrop Grumman's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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