RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered by providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
What You'll Get to Do:Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks to fill a Manager of Software Engineering 2 position based in Annapolis, MD. The role consists of leading a team of embedded software engineers that support development and production of SONAR systems software, as well as new business pursuits to ensure quality software solutions.
This position is a dual role encompassing both people and project/technical participation.
- Lead a Software functional group of 10 to 12 engineers including performance management, career development, staffing, and compensation planning
- The Software Manager will have an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across business areas as required to accomplish the team goals.
- The selected candidate will work closely with Managers of other engineering disciplines, and Program Managers.
- The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment ranging from research and development to legacy products and production support.
- Provide project and technical oversight for design activities performed by the group
- Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers
- Support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and internally funded projects
- Support recruiting, interviewing, and hiring
- Support fostering employee engagement and knowledge sharing
The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in developing embedded software.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field with 8 years of experience in a software engineering discipline; OR a Masters degree in a STEM related field with 6 years of experience in a software engineering discipline; OR a PhD in a STEM related field with 4 years of experience in a software engineering discipline.
- Experience in a technical leadership role on a software project
- Experience with developing embedded software
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring
- U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a Top Secret and Special Access clearances may be required for this position
Preferred Qualifications:- Active TS / SCI w/ poly
- Masters' degree in a relevant technical or management specialty.
NGFeaturedJobsPrimary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
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.
