This Software Engineering Manager 3 IPT Lead will report directly to the Global Surveillance Software Center Engineering Director functionally and the Capture Platform Engineering Director for their technical duties. The lead will be responsible for the software engineers across an entire program lifecycle. You will be responsible for Software Development in accordance with Sector Engineering procedures, plans staffing requirements and is the primary interface to the Software Directorate to ensure staffing needs are met. You will set operating objectives, ownership for the Software detail plan/execution and provide mentorship and guidance to the software staff and first line Section Managers based on program and engineering goals, objectives, and company policy.
The successful candidate will collaborate with other leads (SEIT, Avionics, Vehicle and SIT&E) in a team-oriented environment to achieve program goals. The Software Manager ensures that technical, cost, and schedule performance measures are being met with particular focus on Key Performance Parameters and Technical Performance Measures; ensures that software design and development approaches: comply with Sector processes, procedures and best design/architecture approaches and drives reuse of design concepts from across the Sector; and meets first time engineering quality and affordability objectives. Responsible for Design areas for Software following the NAVAIR SETR Process 4355.19E for scoring, material direction, with the CE, SEIT Lead and Customer Counterparts.
A successful candidate will have the qualities and essential functions:

Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, employees, suppliers and customer
* Provides ownership for the people, processes, and tools that support divisions and programs achieve their missions
* Accountability for recruiting, staffing and retaining talent to deliver on the objectives
* Supporting proposal work, independent technical reviews, program standup and audits, and special assignments on an as needed basis
* Owning and leading improvements across employee engagement, development, training, attraction, and retention of top talent
* Mentor, develop, and train your section managers, and overall employee base.
* Coordinates modification records for management control
* Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor
* Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities
* Interface with all levels of leadership to maintain and exceed health and performance for all programs
Program Award Contingency: Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems receiving program award and associated funding. Also, the position is contingent upon ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, (can start with interim Top Secret)
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.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM related field / Computer Engineering or Software Engineering with 9 years' experience.
* At least 9 years of software experience including Software Project Manager or Integrated Product Team Lead within software and the Aeronautics field.
* Experience in Leadership and management of a large team.
* Experience in all phases of the Software Development lifecycles.
* Experience in planning staffing requirements.
* At least 5 years of management experience such as Section Manager, Staffing Manager, Department Manger.
* Knowledge and familiar with all phases of the software development life cycle.
* In depth understanding of NGAS Engineering processes.
* Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance (Interim TS required to start)
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the Engineering Design Process for SETR design events such as SRR, PDR, using IEEE, DoD or other standard.
* Advanced degree in STEM related field.
* Understand NGAS Sector Engineering processes and procedures.
* Experience as a Software Project Manager for teams greater than 50.
* Experience as a certified Agile Software Development Coach or product owner.
* Experience with Cybersafe, SSE integration through design process.
* Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Software Development processes, CMMI Level 3 or higher, AS9100, or DO-178.
* Experience in collaboration with other leads (SEIT, Avionics, Vehicle and Test) in a team-oriented environment to achieve program goals.
* Green or Black Belt Lean / Six Sigma training and experiences.
* Relevant experience from the Defense and/or Aeronautics industry.
* Active TS Clearance or Program Access• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
* Excellent communication (written, oral, and presentation) and engagement skills.
Salary Range: $161,500 - $242,300
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.