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Northrop Grumman · United States-Florida-Melbourne

# Systems Engineering Section Manager 2

United States-Florida-Melbourne Full-time Manager or lead $139,100.00 - $208,700.00 Operations 

Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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 Aeronautical Systems has an opening for a System Engineering Section Manager on the STRIKE program to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida. The selected candidate manages a section of Systems Engineers reporting to the System Architecture, Requirements, and IFC Department Manager within the STRIKE Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Engineering Integration & Execution (EI&E) on a 20% allocation. Responsible for the direct supervision/management of the staff. Responsible for providing objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing management guidelines & general policies as well as maintaining their current technical statement of work for the remaining 80% of the work week.

Management responsibilities include: planning and program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a system/mission thread work packages, subsystems, or related group of work packages or across multiple interrelated programs with full responsibility for all aspects of technical performance on large system development-type contracts, large delivery orders or mid-size technical services-type contracts.

### Essential Functions
- Conducts weekly flow down meetings with assigned staff
- Attends weekly flow down meetings with the Department Manager
- Supports staffing needs as assigned
- Conducts goal planning, performance evaluations merit budgeting
- Provides technical guidance related to process and training to staff The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

### LEADERSHIP STATEMENT

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.

You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
- Recently demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering practices
- Candidate must have and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD Secret or Top Secret level.
- Candidate must have the ability to obtain a Strike Program Access Request (PAR)

### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced STEM Degree
- Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (such as Cameo or Rhapsody) to model large systems with multiple developers.
- Experience defining system and/or subsystem functional architecture
- Experience generating subsystem requirements and/or owning requirements specifications
- Previous Systems Engineering leadership experience.
- Experience in the military aerospace development environment is preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
- Active, In scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance
- Previous or existing Strike Program Access Request (PAR) Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 11 days
- Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Florida-Melbourne/Systems-Engineering-Section-Manager-2_R10255768)

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