Software Engineering Manager - Manager Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

As a Software Engineering Manager - Manager Level 2 located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This Software Engineering Manager role will be approximately 75% program & technical work and approximately 25% functional management work managing a segment of a program or a function. This role is responsible for the direct supervision & management of embedded software staff, and for providing objective-oriented directions to subordinates utilizing management guidelines & general policies.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size technical services-type contract
• Assignments received in objective oriented terms
• Full working knowledge of procedures and practices
• Overseeing projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group
• Interpreting and executing policies and procedures that directly impact team performance, morale, and effectiveness
• Recommending modifications to operating policies
• Ensuring that projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Functioning as an advisor to team members regarding tasks, projects, and operations
• Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts
• Conducting briefings and participating in technical meetings for internal/external representatives

• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 8+ years of Software related experience with a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and control account monitoring - OR - Master's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 6+ years of of Software related experience with a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and control account monitoring

• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application , current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access [US Citizenship required]

• Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, embedded software development, and verification and validation at subsystem and system level
• Demonstrated software engineering, controls, or systems engineering leadership experience, preferably with experience in Space Flight Software or Simulation Software.
• Ability to form strong partnerships to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent discipline areas and program manager leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS clearance with current/active SCI [TS/SCI]
• Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline
• Demonstrated excellence in a technical leadership/management role with 15+ team members
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Working knowledge of Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, processes, and tools
• Demonstrated excellence in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, verification and validation at subsystem and system level or Demonstrated vehicle development, mission systems integration, ground and flight test validation experience
• Experience in successfully developing and integrating software and hardware solutions for space applications
• Experience in system and subsystem specification development including verification methodologies
• Experience implementing action plans based on metrics and/or root cause/corrective actions
• Hands-on technical experience with spacecraft or satellite related systems
• Proven experience leading technically diverse teams, possibly across multiple locations
• Experience with Space Flight Software, Simulation Software

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

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

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.