Software Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

94d • $156,500 - $234,700

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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Software Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in El Segundo, California or Palmdale, California. You will be the product owner of a product team collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams, such as, Systems Engineering, Real-time & Embedded Software, Test Automation, DevOps, and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will oversee and review system capabilities that resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 9 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development, OR a Master’s degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development.
• Demonstrated professional experience with an Agile Framework within the last 3 years.
• Demonstrated professional experience implementing software and scripts in one or more Object Oriented Programming languages: C++, scripts in C, AND/OR Python.
• Demonstrated professional experience with software change control, change management, and CI/CD tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, and/or Atlassian tool suite.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with at least one of the following Cloud technologies and service providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft (MS) Azure, OR Google Cloud within the last 3 years.
• Active in-Scope, DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professional leadership experience.
• Experience in software architecture.
• Experience with virtual machines and virtual networks: VMware, Hyper-V, VPC, NSX-T, and/or NSX-V.
• Experience with Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), or High-level Architecture within 3 years.
• Knowledge and experience with simulated threat environments, such as, AFSIM or NGTS and Full-Motion Flight Training Systems within the last 3 years.
• Experience with developing software for safety critical embedded systems.
• Familiarity with software requirements tools such as DOORS and Rational Rhapsody.
• Demonstrated ability to build a diverse and inclusive team with engagement.
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills, and excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward).
• Experience leading a team of 12 employees with a record of on-time performance.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities.
• Experience with task or resource planning, development of Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and IFC planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review system capabilities that resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile software development environment.
• Lead the product team as the product owner.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Friendly team environment
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree