This candidate will be the technical lead and primary interface for the Ground Control software supporting deficiency investigations, development, integration, testing, and sustainment artifacts for updates to the system with a major hardware and software integration supplier for the Foreign Military sales (FMS) Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position requires excellent communication skills to manage the Ground Control hardware and software updates and ensure all design, development, and artifacts are correct.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coordinate the efforts of the software supplier for multiple software programs and efforts and seeing projects through from start to finish.
* Coordinate with the subcontracts management team, systems engineering, supplier quality assurance representatives, safety engineers, cyber team, test team, logistics engineers, cost account manager, and scheduler.
* Monitor and advise on critical dependencies intercedences for Ground segment and implementation integration
* Coordinate and manage the execution of all phases of software performance, including planning, new capability development, testing, deliveries, deployment, and sustainment.
* Review supplier and hardware and software product documentation
* Report hardware upgrades and software supplier status to upper management
The selected candidate should thrive working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, engaged in significantly diverse assignments, within a collaborative/team setting across all levels of the organization.
Once in the role, this position could offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 7 years of related engineering experience.
* Demonstrated experience with hardware and software integration
* Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance.
* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing hardware and Software related issues with a supplier-based interaction as part of a Government/DOD contract
* Familiarity with full hardware integration and Software Development Life Cycles
* Experience with software and f development, integration, and testing to include Agile, JIRA, Confluence programs
* Experience with programming and scripting languages is required but other associated skills can work
* Experience with government acquisition related to hardware and software development and sustainment activities
* Familiarity with Prime and supplier hardware and software proposal development including technical evaluations of supplier proposals.
* CAM/EV experience is beneficial
Salary Range: $165,000 - $247,600
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.