Northrop Grumman

Manager Software Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman$139K — $208K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 9 years of engineering experience or Master's degree with 7 years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience integrating software across various environments from labs to flight tests.
  • Proven troubleshooting skills for software bugs and issues.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and any required program access.
  • Experience in a process-driven environment for government customers.
  • Leadership experience in managing engineering personnel.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct performance assessments and manage employee development.
  • Support the integration of software systems in Agile-focused teams.
  • Provide innovative technical solutions for complex problems.
  • Ensure compliance with software standards and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with designers and hardware engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
  • Act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders when necessary.
  • Support the Integrated Product Team lead in various engineering tasks.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
  • Savings plan with company contributions.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacations or personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Manager Software Engineering 2 (S02) position. This is a vital position to the program in support of flight/mission critical software/system integration. Candidate will work under only general direction, independently determines and develops approaches to solutions supporting the program needs. Candidate will act as a liaison from time to time with frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. The Candidate shall be willing to travel to other sites to support TIMs, integration efforts, and other software related tasking. The Candidate shall also be willing to adjust work schedule to meet the needs of across the nation as required. This position will be filled in Melbourne, FL.

Essential Functions:
  • Conducting performance assessments, staffing, employee development, communication meetings, disciplinary actions, compensation adjustments, training & educational oversight/ approval, and other routine personnel issues.
  • Support the integration of system/software in Apex labs as a member of a team employing AGILE-focused processes
  • Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with programs objectives
  • In depth understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field listed under the basic qualifications
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research when needed and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers
  • Follows and ensures software standards are met.
  • Supports the Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of related engineering experience OR Master's Degree with 7 years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience integrating software in multiple environments from Software Engineering Labs through Flight Test
  • Experience Troubleshooting software bugs/issues
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience on a program that delivers periodic releases in a process-driven environment for a government customer
  • Previous experience on a medium-to-large program, with a focus on vehicle management systems
  • Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.) knowledge
  • Experience developing BOEs and supporting IFC planning is a plus
  • Lead or management experience in a team environment
  • Demonstrated leadership of engineering personnel on a Northrop Grumman Corporation program


#AS-FA3

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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