Northrop Grumman

Manager Software Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman$131K — $197K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in STEM with significant software development experience.
  • 9 years of professional/military experience in software development or 7 years with a Master's.
  • Proficient in full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience in at least two programming languages: C, C++, and Python.
  • Proven leadership skills in managing technical teams.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead a software engineering team in a dynamic environment.
  • Participate in planning and performance metrics for large system contracts.
  • Oversee workflow requests from product leads across Software IPTs.
  • Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams for the software development cycle.
  • Manage staffing, status reporting, and functional management of direct reports.
  • Provide career guidance and engage with team members on various HR functions.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Opportunity to work onsite in Oklahoma City, OK with a diverse team.
  • Engage in cutting-edge software applications and cloud-based solutions.
  • Collaborative environment across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Eligibility for health insurance, life/disability insurance, and savings plans.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Manager, Software Engineering 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.

This exciting position offers the opportunity to manage a team and contribute to design, develop, integrate, and test software applications and systems for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for leading a team working on design, architecture, development, and administration of cloud-based microservices running on-premises or hosted via cloud service providers.

You will collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, such as with 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.

Essential Functions:
  • Manage and lead a team in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
  • Responsible to participate in planning and program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size technical services-type contract.
  • Manage workflow requests from other product leads within the Software IPT, as well as product leads from other IPTs.
  • Collaborate on Agile Scrum teams to deliver software development life cycle of software products for multiple software baselines.
  • Responsible for managing staffing and reporting status and metrics to IPT and Functional leadership.
  • Provide functional management to direct reports, including career guidance, staffing, interviewing/onboarding, disciplinary actions, and direct engagement.


Basic Qualifications
  • 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 STEM Master's Degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development.
  • Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: C, C++, and Python.
  • Ability to implement, integrate, and debug embedded software architectures.
  • Experience and demonstrated ability to lead and manage technical teams.
  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Developing technical solutions in an Agile or Scaled Agile Environment
  • Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, GitLab, AND/OR Jenkins.
  • Experience architecting, designing, modeling, implementing, integrating, and debugging OO C++ software running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux.
  • Experience developing safety-critical C++ software.
  • Experience with Software Requirement Specification Testing using automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, AND/OR Bash.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
  • Demonstrated ability to build diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members.
  • 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/resource planning, development of BOEs, IMS and IFC planning


Primary Level Salary Range: $131,800.00 - $197,800.00

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.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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At Northrop Grumman, your work will redefine the edges of technology and create a safer future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Our team is at the forefront of innovation, collaborating to make the impossible, possible.

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Diversity and inclusion are the foundations of our culture. Northrop Grumman is committed to building a diverse team that fosters an inclusive environment, where every team member is valued for their unique perspectives and contributions. We believe that diversity fuels innovation.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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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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