Mgr. Embedded Software Engineer 3

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

1d • $184,300 - $276,500

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Mgr. Embedded Software Engineer 3 based in Baltimore, Maryland, in the E&S Baltimore and Partnered Sites supporting the Software Processing organization. The role oversees and coordinates the people, resources, and processes needed to deliver software solutions. It also includes managing employee performance, providing capable staff resources to programs, and supporting employees’ career development.

The manager provides technical oversight of software design, development, and integration; works with business leaders and customers to drive execution; and leads a team using Agile development practices and applicable standards, processes, procedures, and tools. The position manages up to 15 direct reports, including managers who have their own direct reports, and supports employee performance, staffing, coaching, mentoring, and career development. The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance at start and the ability to obtain SAP-level access. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related technical field and 10 years of experience; or a master’s degree and 8 years of experience; or a Ph.D. and 6 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active/current DoD Secret clearance required at start; must be able to obtain SAP-level access and maintain the required clearance and access for continued employment.
• Prior experience as a Software Engineering Manager leading and developing a team.
• Experience identifying risks, suggesting mitigations, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status.
• Experience with CAM (Cost Account Management).
• Experience managing budgets for technical activities.
• Experience as an IPT Lead.
• Experience in software functional management, including performance appraisals, staffing allocations, software process leadership, and career-goal development.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Linux or VxWorks operating systems.
• Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Jenkins, and DevSecOps best practices.
• Experience generating proposals and estimate inputs for new work.
• Working knowledge of software architecture and open standards used by the defense industry.
• Experience in applied artificial intelligence, including leading AI projects, integrating machine learning solutions into production environments, and guiding cross-functional teams on AI strategy and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of software component design, development, and integration.
• Engage with business leaders and customers to understand and drive business execution.
• Help the team identify and address impediments to goals, taking action to remove them where appropriate.
• Drive sustainable continuous improvement by collecting and deriving insights from data.
• Generate proposal and estimate inputs for new work.
• Lead the team in applying appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology.
• Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and Agile Development Plan (ADP).
• Coordinate with other disciplines, including Systems and Hardware, when needed.
• Manage a staff of up to 15 direct reports, including managers with direct reports.
• Set, track, and measure employee performance expectations.
• Guide employees in career development and provide technical and business coaching and mentoring.
• Communicate direction from the higher-level organization and uphold organizational principles.
• Manage budget for technical activities.
• Perform software functional management, including performance appraisals, staffing allocations, software process leadership, and career-goal development.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager