Software Integration & Test Engineering Manager 3 (AMP PGS)

Do you want to work at an international company with endless opportunities for growth and advancement? Are you eager to join a trust-based, globally-connected team, where your contributions will define what’s possible?

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems 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. Come be a part of our mission!

We are seeking a Software Integration & Test Engineering Manager 3 to lead our AMP team in Redondo Beach, CA.

What you’ll get to do?
As the Software I&T Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 20 software developers and testers who are responsible for the development, integration & test of multiple ground element software baselines at various stages of the development lifecycle. You will work closely with the Ground Element Software Assistant Program Manager (APM) and will be responsible for directing all software integration and test aspects from inception through completion. You will be tasked with setting and operating to objectives and providing guidance to employees, including implementation of process improvements in test automation and DevOps. You will serve as Control Account Manager across multiple CLINs, with responsibilities including planning, risk management and project performance, as well as addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality for related software activities. You will have significant interaction with senior program and customer leadership, leading and presenting status at technical exchange meetings, design walkthroughs and selloff. You will provide leadership and oversight of the Ground Element SW Information Assurance Team. This role manages a team providing design and implementation of security for software that is part of a large, complex code base, validating Cyber Security controls documented in requirements. You will be serving as a liaison between Cybersecurity team and Software sub-projects, with continuous coordination and interfacing with Systems Engineering, the System
Administration team, external customers, and site personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 14 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 12 years of relevant experience; PhD with 9 years of relevant experience
• Active SCI, or Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI
• Experience in software development deliverables and processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• AMP or M1 program domain knowledge

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