RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a
Software Engineering Manager 2 - SW Development Lead role. This position will be located on site in
San Diego, CA.
The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 10-20 individuals to complete the full software development life cycle in an Agile software development environment.
The successful candidate will serve as a software manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of SW products to next level of integration, meeting contractual cost, schedule, and technical requirements. This role will report to the GSEG IPT lead for Progress using Agile Metrics and EVMS methodologies. The role is also responsible for risk management and providing technical guidance to the team.
The successful candidate will collaborate with Software Development, Systems Engineering, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test organizations, to ensure the team is meeting the mission engineering objectives of the contract. The successful candidate will implement and utilize several Agile development techniques and metrics to manage the team's progress and the work quality throughout the product life cycle. This position is a dual hatted role, combining Technical Software Development and Management responsibilities. It reports to the GSEG IPT Lead on the program side and to the Software Department Manager on the EI&E engineering leadership side.
Essential Functions:- Participate in the full software development life cycle including design, implementation, and delivery of software products to our customers
- Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems
- Cultivate an inclusive and engaging workplace. Ensure employees' work life balance is appropriate
- Workforce: maintain staff adequate to execute to program plans, as well as for strategic growth. Plan assignments and fill program needs to ensure success, but which also offer growth to the individuals performing the work
- Performance management: on an ongoing basis engage with staff to identify growth opportunities, deficiencies, appropriate training, etc. Execute to the Enterprise review cycle. Manage compensation and career progression
Basic Qualifications:- Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 9 years of related professional experience that includes a background in software development, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional experience that includes a background in software development.
- Candidate must have excellent written, communication, and emotional intelligence skills, and be able to work independently and within groups
- Ability to facilitate/mediate in conflict resolution matters
- Proficiency in software development, Object Oriented programming, and software lifecycle processes
- Familiarity with other engineering disciplines including manufacturing, test, systems, quality, and electrical
- Must have an Active U.S. government Secret Clearance
- Candidate must be able to work on site at the facility
Preferred Qualifications:- Previous experience as a functional manager or technical team leader
- Candidate should have hands on experience with DoD communications systems
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, Java, XML, Multi-threaded Linux Environments
- Familiar with OMS/UCI infrastructure
- Experience with DevOps technologies including Atlassian suite, GitLab, Jenkins, Coverity, BlackDuck
- Candidate should have direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership
- Familiarity with EVMS Reporting and CAM responsibilities
- Familiarity with other organizational functions such as supply chain, procurement, logistics, and mission assurance
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
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.
