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Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 1 - Ground Architecture and Space Systems Security

Northrop Grumman

Redondo Beach, CAFull-time$133–200K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$133–200K/yr
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman seeks a Cyber Systems Engineering Manager 1 for its Space Park location in Redondo Beach. The role combines functional leadership of a systems engineering organization with technical performance on a program, supporting Space Systems programs and research and technology development. The manager oversees engineering staff and program execution, leads cyber engineering activities, and develops processes and tools for the Space Sector’s System Security and Cyber Engineering portfolio.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipTeamworkCommunicationPresentation SkillsTechnical Problem SolvingCybersecurityRisk Management FrameworkSoftware AssuranceSecurity ArchitectureSecurity MonitoringCryptographyVulnerability Scanning and ManagementSecurity Test and EvaluationSystem Security EngineeringSystems Engineering ProcessesProgram LeadershipProgram ReviewsBusiness DevelopmentDoD 8140 QualificationMentoring and CoachingVirtual CollaborationProblem SolvingInnovation

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree5 Years Relevant ExperienceMaster's Degree3 Years Relevant ExperienceActive DoD Secret ClearanceAbility to Obtain TS and SCI ClearanceActive TS/SCI and SAP Clearance90% Program Coverage

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

The Western Region Engineering (WRE) of Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector seeks to fill a Cyber Systems Engineering Manager 1 position in the Engineering function for our Space Park location in Redondo Beach, CA . The role is expected to provide the technical and functional leadership needed to establish and maintain a world class Systems Engineering organization, supporting multiple divisions and programs across a wide portfolio. The role will have responsibility for the oversight of development, design, integration, test and implementation of state-of-the-art solutions in support of Space Systems programs and campaigns, as well as research and technology development.

The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to manage, recruit, and retain employees. He/she will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will have technical experience in Systems Security and/or Cyber Engineering. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate. Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. This is a dual role encompassing both functional management and technical performance on a specific program.

Responsibilities include:

  • Functional oversight for a team of system or software engineers of varied disciplines (10%). Technical contributor or manager in a program role (90%)

  • The Section Manager will generally be responsible for 8-10 technical staff members, and the success of their program execution

  • Provide leadership in cyber engineering subjects.

  • Drive performance excellence across engineering activities for outstanding program execution results.

  • Ownership and implementation of functional processes

  • Staffing and workload forecast; employee inclusion, engagement, mentoring and career development; employee training and identification and training of skills required to execute on programs

  • Recruiting, sourcing, onboarding, performance management and contract maintenance for contractors working in the business area as required

  • Pursue product, process and environmental improvement.

  • Support business strategy efforts (including proposals, gate reviews, independent review team, NAR/ICE, as necessary).

  • Development and maintenance of processes, and tools required to meet the current and future needs of programs and technologies within the Space Sector System Security and Cyber Engineering portfolio.

Successful candidates will:

  • Clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance.

  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. He/she will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.

  • Demonstrate abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must.

  • Demonstrate success in collaborating and leading virtually as a part of a physically dispersed team.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree; 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree;

  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  • Effective communication and presentation skills.

  • High proficiency in technical problem solving.

  • Technical depth in cybersecurity areas including but not limited to risk management framework, software assurance, security architecture, security monitoring, cryptography, vulnerability scanning & management, and/or security test & evaluation

  • Active DOD Secret clearance, and ability to obtain TS and SCI clearance.

  • Ability to travel 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience designing, architecting, or supporting System Security Engineering (SSE) for embedded products such as space vehicles

  • Familiarity with systems engineering processes and artifacts

  • Program leadership role, on a program associated with the section.

  • Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty.

  • Experience with program reviews and business development activities.

  • Active TS/SCI and SAP clearance.

  • Experience with NG Space Systems Sector programs, teams, architectures and domain.

  • Role provides up to 10% coverage; therefore, candidates must have at least 90% pre-existing coverage on a program within the Space Sector in Redondo Beach, CA.

  • A DoD 8140 Qualification

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space .

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards (https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/)

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

  • 401k

  • Educational Assistance

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health & Wellness Resources

  • Employee Discounts

  • Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00

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.

Job Category: Information Technology

How this job compares

Set against the 11,702 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$133–200K/yr
  • California median$144–213K/yr1,808 salary ranges
  • US median$116–190K/yr8,618 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $166K, is 6% below the California median midpoint ($177K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,120 open Systems Engineer jobs in California and 11,702 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,797 postings).
Education
4,445 of the 11,702 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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