Manager Embedded Software Engineering 2 - Active TS/SCI - Rolling Meadows

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

12d•$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. At Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 Space Sector (NGSS), Rolling Meadows, IL Engineering Organization is searching for qualified candidates to support a high-performing team of Embedded Software and FPGA Design Engineers involved with creation of innovative embedded solutions for government military customers. The position is dual-role with an approximately 80/20 split between two primary functions: Development Manager and Functional Manager. As a Development Manager, the position serves the engineering organization and the Space Sector divisions representing Software and Digital Technologies (SWDT). This position is an interface for programs within the organization and has responsibility for managing and executing the success of those programs. As a Functional Manager, this position will provide front-line management of up to 20 engineers supporting various programs within the organization. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills and will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The position will report to the Department Manager, Software and Controls in Rolling Meadows, IL. This position requires all applicants to be U.S. Citizens and possess active or current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. The position also requires active TS/SCI to start and will be contingent on a candidate obtaining proper clearances.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree +8 years of experience in a related STEM field; Master’s degree +6 years of experience; PhD +3 years of experience; or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree
Experience executing the engineering project life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, validation, verification, and sustainment
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in the Defense industry or equivalent commercial experience with Program Management/Project Management duties, including operating under cost and schedule constraints
Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and developing cross functional teams of varying degrees of skill on complex technical projects
Demonstrated interest in process improvement initiatives
Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors
Working knowledge of Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
Understanding of embedded C/C++ software development, low level drivers, and RTOS development
US Citizenship and Active or Current Top Secret security clearance required at time of application.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering (Computer, Systems, Electrical), Computer Science, Engineering Management, or related field
15 years of applicable experience in an engineering field, management experience
Experience with digital signal processing
Experience managing and/or developing SDR-based embedded systems
Experience deriving and driving system and software requirements
Experience in cross-discipline Agile product development
Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment
Applied knowledge of Product Line Management
Ability to connect the company’s capabilities to existing and potential customers to support business development
Previous (can be early career) experience developing embedded software systems

Responsibilities

Program/project management in the business unit, including performance monitoring, support, risk management, and reporting
Technical Program execution, including scope, cost, and schedule performance
IPT Leadership
Ensuring and monitoring quality of work products
Program task management, team guidance, & staffing
Proposal team representation for Embedded Software and Firmware: creating BOEs, responding to ROMs, RFPs, writing tech volumes.
Ensuring adherence to Engineering process, leveraging or creating best practices
Setting, monitoring, & reviewing goals
Providing timely, constructive, sincere performance feedback on a regular basis
Executing performance appraisal activity
Facilitating team meetings and frequently leveraging all communication mediums
Promoting organizational initiatives such as the NGC Playbook
Nurturing dedicated teams to execute organizational improvement initiatives
Coordinating training & career development for team members
Forecasting of work load for the department
Supporting talent acquisition activity
Working with Human Resources to mediate & resolve personnel issues
Collaborating with on-site Mission Systems SWDT counterparts to ensure cross-sector commonality

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)