Manager Embedded Software Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

4d•$161,100 - $241,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. We are looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Software Engineering Manager based out of San Diego, CA.

Requirements

BS + 8 years of exp in related STEM field; MS + 6 years of exp.
Previous experience as a functional manager or technical team leader
Proficiency in C/C++, Object Oriented programming, and software lifecycle processes
Excellent written, communication, and emotional intelligence skills, and be able to work independently and within groups.
Ability to facilitate/mediate in conflict resolution matters.
Must have an active Secret Clearance
Candidate must be able to work on site at the Rancho Carmel facility.

Nice To Haves

MS in Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field, with 8 or more years of technical experience.
Previous experience managing managers.
Current direct program duties within the Communications Solutions (CS) Business Unit (BU), including F-22, F-35, CNI, and Advanced Communications.
Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
Experience with RTOS designs and implementing secure software for embedded systems
Experience with ARM architecture and peripherals
Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
Experience with Networking protocols (IPSec, TLS)
Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries (wolfSSL)
Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
Familiarity with assembly language
Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog/FPGA
Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)
Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti
Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing
Top Secret and SAR highly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead direct report employees based on organizational goals, program activity, and company policies.
Coordinate with programs for staffing, recruiting, and training.
Prepare and deliver performance reviews to employees.
Evaluate and recommend employees for promotions.
Evaluate salaries and coordinate with Human Resources on potential adjustments.
Assist employees in preparing performance goals.
Provide career guidance to employees and counsel employees on their performance as necessary.
Support and be accountable for goals including cultivating an inclusive and engaging workplace and ensuring employees’ work-life balance is appropriate.
Maintain staff adequate to execute to program plans, as well as for strategic growth.
Plan assignments and fill program staffing demands to ensure success, but which also offer growth to the individuals performing the work.
On an ongoing basis engage with staff to identify growth opportunities, deficiencies, appropriate training, etc.
Execute to the Enterprise review cycle.
Manage compensation and career progression.
Support the creation, updating, and maintenance of software engineering processes.
Work approximately 80% directly on programs involving communications systems within our Fighter Networked Systems (FNS) and Advanced Comms & Networks (ACN) operating units (OU), representing our Engineering and Sciences organization.