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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD.
This position is in the Airborne Multifunction Sensors, Engineering and Sciences Organization supporting Emerging Capabilities Development. Emerging Capabilities Development drives the maturation and development of forward-leaning solutions and products, transition of advanced capabilities and acceleration of technological business relationships. Our team provides technical skills, technologies, and processes to affordably develop, design, produce and sustain architecture across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to our customers.
As the Software manager you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver new software or upgrade existing products. As well as responsible for the leadership of managing people, executing performance reviews, staffing programs, and career development of employees.
Software manager plans, directs and coordinates all activities related to the software team:
Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components
Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate
Drive sustainable continuous improvement, including by collating and deriving insights from data
Generate proposal and estimates inputs for new work
Act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) using Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology
Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and the Agile Development Plan (ADP)
Coordinate with other disciplines when needed such as Systems and Hardware
Candidates must have strong communication and people leadership skills
Software managers also manage a group of up to 15 direct reports:
Set attainable goals
Execute performance reviews
Guide the employees regarding career development
Support teams or individuals to improve performance and achieve goals through coaching and mentoring
Provide Flowdown and direction from upper management and the organization
This position is contingent upon a successful DoD Secret clearance transfer and the ability to obtain a Special Access Program clearance prior to starting
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S Citizenship required
An active DoD Secret clearance
The ability to obtain a Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start
5 years of experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader
5 years of experience acting as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and using an Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Linux or VxWorks operating systems
Board support software experience
Management of budget for technical activities
Experience generating proposals and estimates inputs for new work
Prior software functional management experience (executing performance appraisals, staffing allocations, software process leadership,
About the Company
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you'll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way,...
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