Manager Software Engineering 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: October 17, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R

• Category: Engineering
• Location: El Segundo, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1At 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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Manager Software Engineering 2 to join the Vehicle Engineering Software Engineering organization as a Software Section Manager, reporting to the Air Dominance Software Center Director. This position is located onsite at El Segundo, CA facilities. The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Manage employees responsible for engineering products across the entire software engineering lifecycle.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies regarding people, processes, and tools.
  • Collaborate with program stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet technical quality, cost, and schedule objectives by gathering and reporting metrics.
  • Coordinate with program leadership to manage software staffing profiles for a large team of software engineers.
  • Participate in program functional support activities to improve execution including process audits, independent review team evaluations, tiger teams, root cause analysis, NAR/ICE, and pre-milestone reviews.
  • Provide excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees.
  • Provide ownership for the people, processes, and tools that support the National Software organization policies, procedures, and objectives.
  • Accountable for implementing improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention of top software talent.
  • Periodically evaluate, measure, and report software depth of knowledge requirements of critical skills to mentor, develop, and train team members.
  • Interfacing with all levels of leadership to maintain and exceed health and performance for programs.
  • Champion engagement activities to improve the workplace environment.
  • Assist with employee performance management, goal development, career counseling, performance evaluations and reviews, leadership development, and knowledge retention.Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing:upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. Basic Qualifications:
    • Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 9 years of software engineering experience, or Masters of Science degree with 7 years of software engineering experience, or PhD with 4 years of software engineering experience.
    • Prior experience in leading a software team of at least 10 employees across the full software development lifecycle.
    • Experience with one or more of the following software development languages/technologies: C/C++, Java, Python, C#.
    • Currently possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Demonstrated experience with leading incorporation of agile methodologies.
      • Experience within the aerospace/defense industry.
      • Advanced Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
      • Agile project management experience.
      • Knowledge and experience with secure software development lifecycle concepts.
      • Experience in functional management.
      • Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
      • Self-directed technical leader with strong verbal and written communication skills.
      • Excellent communication (written, oral, and presentation) and engagement skills.Salary Range: $151,900 - $227,900The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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