For decades, Northrop Grumman has protected U.S. forces and our allies by designing, developing, and delivering weapons of increasing complexity and capabilities for expanded missions and domains. We support some of the world's most advanced products, from cutting-edge aircraft and next generation spacecraft to unrivaled cyber security systems and all-seeing radars. Whether it's making a 200-ton airplane invisible, predicting cyber-attacks before they happen or solving the mysteries of the universe, wherever the boundaries of possible are being pushed, Northrop Grumman is there.
The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions or 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 with 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. The team is looking for you to join our Camarillo and Pt. Mugu offices as a Software Engineering Manager 2. This position will support software and systems engineers developing systems for the EA-18G Growler, Airborne Electronic Attack Mission Planning, JEACO programs and other programs.
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What You'll Get To Do:
This candidate will be responsible for the functional management of approximately 15 engineers (systems and software) and a program assignment related to electronic warfare (Mission Planning, Software Development, Requirements). Technical program responsibilities will consume approximately 80% of the candidate's time leaving the other 20% for functional homeroom tasks. The candidate will support multiple IPTs and collaborate with other teams across the program both locally and remote. Functional duties include conducting performance assessments, staffing plans, employee development, communication meetings, disciplinary actions, compensation adjustments, training & educational oversight, and other routine personnel issues. The candidate will provide their direct reports with career development recommendations, mentoring, and technical support.
The candidate also will work within the Functional E&S organization, CoEs and CoPs on strategic technology initiatives to ensure our engineers have the experience, process and tools to meet future technology and customer requirements from a process, tools and methodology perspective. The ideal candidate will provide best practices in system and software related development to support program execution. Apart from the challenging work this site performs on Electronic Warfare programs, we are looking for leaders to support near term future transitions to cutting edge methodologies, tools and architectures. This is an excellent opportunity to work with industry experts in Electronic Attack, on a highly collaborative engineering team.
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What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:
• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Schedule
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Basic Qualifications for Software Engineering Manager 2:
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Computer Science/Engineering or related technical field) plus a minimum of 8 years of experience in software development applications including leading or management experience in a team environment; or Masters Degree in STEM (Computer Science/Engineering or related technical field) plus a minimum of 6 years of experience in software development applications including leading or management experience in a team environment
- Experience in the full life cycle for embedded real-time software development
- Familiarity with real time embedded software system design and development
- Software Development experience with C++, ADA or similar languages
- Familiarity with System/Software Development processes, tools and methods
- U.S citizen
- Must have an Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Related experience from the Defense/Aerospace industry and should be familiar with all phases of the system/software development life cycle used on large formal DoD sponsored programs.
- Experience managing, leading and building teams of more than 10 people.
- Familiarity in Electronic Warfare/Electronic Attack systems, or Radar/Jamming or Signal Processing on programs or products.
- Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Software Development processes and SEI CMMI Level 3, AS9100, or IEEE compliant software engineering practices (or equivalent).
- Familiarity with Digital Transformation concepts such as experience in various Agile Methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe), and MBSE (UML, SysML), DevSecOps, (Continuous Integration, Automated Test).
- Open Architecture Standards from both a software and hardware perspective.
Salary Range: *$156,500 - $234,700
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.