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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD (BWI).

As the Software manager you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver new software or upgrade existing products.   As well as responsible for the leadership of managing people, executing performance reviews, staffing programs, and career development of employees.

Software manager plans, directs and coordinates all activities related to the software team:

• Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components.

• Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate.

• Drive sustainable continuous improvement, including by collating and deriving insights from data

• Generate proposals and estimate input for new work.

• Act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) using Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology.

• Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and the Agile Development Plan (ADP).

• Coordinate with other disciplines when needed such as Systems and Hardware.

• Candidates must have strong communication and people leadership skills.

Software managers also manage a group of up to 12 direct reports:

• Set attainable goals.

• Execute performance reviews.

• Guide the employees regarding career development.

• Support teams or individuals to improve performance and achieve goals through coaching and mentoring.

• Provide flow down and direction from upper management and the organization.

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of a DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to starting.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 3 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Current/Active DoD Secret Clearance.

• The ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to starting.

• Experience as a Software Engineering / Development Team Leader.

• 2 years of direct leadership experience as a manager, team lead, IPT lead, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Linux and VxWorks

• Management of budget for technical activities

• Software Development and/or Software Engineering background with an Agile/DevSecOps mindset and experience with real-time embedded systems

Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.