Manager Embedded Software Engineer 2 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman•Los Angeles, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

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's Defense Systems is looking for an Embedded Software Engineering Manager Level 2 located in Northridge, CA . This role will be supporting some of our most advanced programs to include ARRGM/ER and the SiAW. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This Embedded 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 8+ years of Software related experience - OR - Master's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 6+ years of Software related experience
Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, embedded software development, and verification and validation at subsystem and system level
Must have a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and control account monitoring
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.
Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance to start (citizenship required)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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