Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal SW IPT Lead/CAM

Northrop Grumman$142K — $213K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years in Software Engineering, or related field (Master's with 6 years, PhD with 4 years)
  • Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Experience directing software development teams
  • Track record in software development, integration, and testing
  • Team leadership experience in DoD programs
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a cost account manager for software engineering
  • Oversee planning and execution of software functions for EGI-M
  • Conduct scrum-Agile ceremonies such as PI planning and sprint retrospectives
  • Identify and mitigate execution risks in software development
  • Determine staffing needs for software development and adjust scrum teams accordingly
  • Present execution plans and progress to customers and senior leadership
  • Manage and report program metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
  • Coordinate with key program stakeholders to maintain program integrity and executability
  • Review software work products for compliance with DO-178 objectives

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance provided
  • Savings plan offered
  • Company paid holidays and PTO for personal business
  • Annual bonuses based on individual contributions and company performance
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

The Engineering & Sciences organization supporting the Advanced Navigation business area at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead/Control Account Manager (CAM) based out of Woodland Hills, CA.

The Software IPT Lead/CAM is responsible for planning, budgeting, executing and progress reporting for a team of software, systems, and test engineers. The primary goal is the development of software for the latest M-code capable embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System. The SW IPT Lead/CAM ensures the integrity of engineering processes, and the timely development of software engineering work products to allow airworthiness certification. This role will include participation in software development activities (e.g., requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and unit testing) as well as reviewing developed software products to ensure compliance with established software development processes and that DO-178 objectives are met. The SW IPT Lead/CAM will have Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibility, which comprises cost and schedule management for the SW work scope. The SW IPT Lead interfaces with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, System Architect, other engineering team leads, as well as the customer.

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance.

What You'll Get to Do:
  • Serve as a cost account manager for the software engineering responsibilities
  • Oversee the planning and execution of software functions for the EGI-M program, including hands-on participation in software development activities
  • Setup and conduct scrum-Agile ceremonies (PI planning, Sprint planning, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, PI reviews)
  • Identify and mitigate execution risks to software development on the program
  • Determine the staffing needed to develop software and work with functional managers to adjust staffing within multiple scrum teams
  • Present portions of the execution plan and progress to the customer community and senior leadership
  • Collect, manage and report the program metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
  • Coordinate between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Systems Engineering Integration & Test Lead, program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline
  • Review software work products (requirements, design, code, test cases, and test results) for process compliance and to ensure DO-178 objectives and airworthiness certification needs are met
  • Align measurement objectives and activities to meet program performance goals and objectives
  • Minimum 10% travel to be expected (to customer, supplier, and other Northrop Grumman locations)


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Project Engineering, or related technical fields; Master's degree with 6 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years
  • Risk and Opportunity Management experience
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Experience measuring software development progress against baseline estimates
  • Experience directing software development teams
  • Experience in software development, integration, and test
  • Prior team leadership in DoD programs
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
  • Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Cost Account Management (CAM) certification / experience
  • Experience managing an Agile software backlog
  • Experience with Jira
  • Experience developing cost and schedule estimates for software development of DoD or Commercial Avionics
  • Experience with DO-178C safety-critical software development processes, including review of software work products for process compliance and objective evidence
  • Experience with DO-331 Model-Based Software development processes
  • Knowledge of Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) or navigation equations/processing
  • Experience managing cost accounts of $10M+ annually in labor
  • Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance


Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

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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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