Manager Engineering, Systems Engineering 2 at Northrop Grumman

Compensation

$139,100 – $208,700/yr

Location: Melbourne, Florida
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jun 3, 2026

Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Manager Engineering, Systems Engineering 2 to lead a team of data and software configuration analysts. The role involves managing software configuration across multiple security classifications, supporting data transfer activities, reviewing documentation, creating SRDs, leading configuration control boards, administering change control, tracking change packages, conducting audits, and developing CM/Data Management tools. The manager also ensures timely delivery of contractual obligations, provides technical guidance, oversees project planning, manages staffing, drives performance, and mentors talent.

Required Skills

Systems Engineering
Configuration Management
Software Configuration
Data Transfer Activities
Documentation Review
Supplier Requirements Documents (SRD)
Configuration Control Boards (CCB)
Change Control Processes
Configuration Audits
Configuration Management (CM)
Data Management Tools
Metrics Generation
Status Reporting
Contractual Deliverables
Technical Guidance
Staffing Resources
Performance Management
Talent Development
Agile/Scaled Agile Frameworks
Process Improvement Initiatives

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Proven experience managing software/configuration data across multiple security classifications.
Strong understanding of configuration management processes (CM B, CM P, CM S).
Familiarity with CDRL documentation, DD Form?1423, and supplier requirement flows.
Experience with configuration control tools (e.g., IBM Rational ClearCase, Git, Sherpa, or equivalent).
Knowledge of data transfer safeguards for cross domain environments.
Demonstrated skill in facilitating change board meetings and driving consensus.
Strong analytical mindset for metrics generation and status reporting.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
Certifications such as CMMI?Level?3, ITIL, or CSPM.
Experience with Agile/Scaled Agile frameworks in a highly regulated environment.
Prior work on multi domain command and control systems or similar mission critical platforms.
Proven track record of process improvement initiatives that reduced cycle time or increased data integrity compliance.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman solves problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace for customers worldwide. It uses science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. The company says it has 95,000 employees on its home page and 100,000 people on its careers page, working across air, cyber, land, sea and space.

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