Manager Software Engineering 1

Northrop Grumman • Beavercreek, OH

132d • $118,100 - $177,100

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 (NGDS) sector is looking for a Mgr. Software Engineering 1 to lead a team of talented software engineers and ensure quality engineering support to programs, IRADs and new business pursuits in the Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit. The location of this position is Beavercreek, OH or WPAFB, OH. The Software Engineering Manager will be working alongside fellow engineering professionals as we continue to provide engineering solutions for our customers. The position supports the engineering organization goals for providing people, processes and tools to meet the current and future needs of the programs and technologies within the sector portfolio. This role will help foster the establishment and maintenance of a world class Software and Digital Technologies organization. The selected candidate will provide functional leadership to the team in a strong engineering organization, collaborating with peers across multiple organizations. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. The candidate 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. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must. The selected candidate will also actively participate in engineering activities related to our Intelligence, Systems, Infrastructure, Tools & Enhancements (InSITE) Program as well as other relevant Northrop Grumman Defense Systems programs. The candidate will have a track record as an effective team member with excellent engineering skills. The successful candidate will be authorized for ~15% indirect charging to perform duties associated with this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering development projects or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• An active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) clearance.
• Experience in managing the implementation and delivery of sophisticated engineering solutions in support of Government customers.
• Previous experience in people and/or technical leadership roles.
• Must have 85% coverage on an existing direct program OR qualify for an open Northrop Grumman requisition at Beavercreek or WPAFB for a technical engineering role.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Experience leading a team in the Engineering department of a matrix-like organization.
• Experience leading engineering teams using Agile processes and continuous integration / continuous deployment processes and tools.
• Knowledge of AFRL/RI contracting process and procedures.
• Experience working with National Air Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Combat Command (ACC) or Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
• Experience working with multiple subcontractors concurrently.
• Business development and/or proposal experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of talented software engineers.
• Ensure quality engineering support to programs, IRADs, and new business pursuits.
• Collaborate with peers across multiple organizations.
• Foster the establishment and maintenance of a world-class Software and Digital Technologies organization.
• Provide functional leadership to the team.
• Participate in engineering activities related to the InSITE Program and other relevant programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree