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Northrop Grumman

Sentinel Launch Execution Systems Engineering Manager 3- 19106

United States-Utah-Roy

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Role family
Engineering management
Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$166,700 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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the posting

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 Defense Systems is seeking an experienced L aunch Execution Systems Engineering Manager 3 for the Command Systems Hardware OU. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a record of successful project management in a product engineering environment. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Will Get To Do:

Lead and mentor the CS HW Launch Ex team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and quality assurance, to define product requirements and specifications.

Develop and implement engineering processes and standards to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Oversee the design, development, and testing phases of new products, ensuring alignment with market needs and strategic goals.

Manage the product lifecycle from conception to launch, conducting risk assessments and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.

Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.

Manage MBSE products for development lifecycle; requires extensive MBSE knowledge base

Position Benefits:

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

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

This positions 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 in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 8 years of related experience or Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience

Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope ( • EVMS/CAM experience

Project management experience and experience with Agile methodology.

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

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.

Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines.

Experience with distributed command and control systems engineering implementation

Minimum of 3 years in a formal management position, managing one or more engineering teams

Strong communication, cross-functional integration, and interpersonal skills, capable of working with various stakeholders.

Experience on ICBMs

Experience creating or growing new sections or departments.

Experience managing an engineering team

Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira

Active TS Clearance

Existing Sentinel Program Access

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00

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.

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