Manager Embedded Software Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

8d•$153,800 - $230,800•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. We are looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD. This position is in the E&S Baltimore and Partnered Sites supporting Software and Digital Technologies. Our team provides technical skills, technologies, and processes to affordably develop, design, produce and sustain products across the defense industry while providing a decisive advantage to our customers. As the Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver software solutions. Additionally, you are responsible for managing people performance, providing excellent staff resources to programs, and career development of employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields) with 8 years of related experience, OR Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience, OR Ph.D. with 4 years of related experience
U.S Citizenship required
Must have a current/active DoD Secret clearance. Secret clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
The ability to obtain a Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start. Must be able to maintain this level of access for continued employment.
4 years of experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader
3 years identifying risks, suggesting mitigation, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status.
Experience with software Integration and Test

Nice To Haves

Prior experience within an IPT lead role.
Prior CAM (Cost Account Management) experience.
Working knowledge of Linux or VxWorks operating systems
Board support software experience
Management of budget for technical activities
Experience with software Integration and Test
Experience generating proposals and estimates inputs for new work
Prior software functional management experience (executing performance appraisals, staffing allocations, software process leadership, and career goals development)

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components
Engage with business leaders and customers to understand and drive business execution
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 proposal and estimates inputs for new work
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
Set, track, and measure employee performance expectations
Guide employees regarding career development
Provide technical and business coaching and mentoring
Communicate direction from the higher-level organization and uphold principles of the higher organization