Northrop Grumman

Manager Software Engineering 2 - Software Development Lead

Northrop Grumman$161K — $241K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of engineering experience, or a Master's degree and 7 years, or a PhD and 4 years.
  • 4+ years of experience with C, C++, or Python.
  • Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems like VxWorks or Real-Time Linux.
  • Knowledge of embedded software architecture and hardware interfaces.
  • Familiarity with data interfaces such as 1553, Serial, and Ethernet/IP.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide functional management to direct reports, including guidance and performance management.
  • Lead Agile Scrum teams in the design, implementation, and delivery of embedded software.
  • Work with real-time operating systems and hardware interfaces.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and coordinate IMS reporting.
  • Ensure product quality and support program reviews.
  • Collaborate with various teams to meet company quality standards and contract objectives.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan with company contributions.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Software Development Lead - Software Engineering Manager 2 to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) construct.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

This position is a combination of technical scope supporting the IPT Lead as the SW Development Team Lead and functional management responsibilities serving as a Software Section Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

  • Provide Functional Management to direct reports, including career guidance, performance management, staffing, interviewing/onboarding, disciplinary actions, and direct engagement.
  • Lead Agile Scrum teams in design, implementation, test, and delivery of embedded software across multiple baselines and contracts
  • Work with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and hardware interfaces (1553, Serial, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
  • Own budget, schedule, and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reporting; coordinate with Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, architects, and product owners
  • Manage product quality, risk identification, and remediation, support program reviews
  • Collaborate with systems engineering, program management, and other functional teams to meet company quality standards and contract-specified cost, schedule, and technical objectives


The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
  • 4+years of recent experience with at least two of: C, C++, Python
  • Hands-on experience with a real-time OS (VxWorks, INTEGRITY, Real-Time Linux, etc.)
  • Knowledge of embedded software architecture and hardware interface impacts
  • Familiarity with most of these data interfaces: 1553, Serial, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, and Fiber Channel
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Initial PAR is not required to onboard.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • An advanced STEM degree
  • Prior functional or engineering management experience
  • Experience developing proposal inputs, cost account management, and resource planning


Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00

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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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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