Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2

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 yours of 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 Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD.

Summary of role:

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

• Candidate 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

Software and Digital Technologies in the Advanced Mission Capabilities (AMC) Restricted Engineering business unit is hiring for 1-2 Software Team Lead Roles

Restricted Software Manager: Radars and Sensors for air-based platforms: Our organization has stable work spread across a large customer and team. Our restricted program has 30+ engineers split between two team leads and two sensors. The OFP software product uses VxWorks and the role will be require IPT leadership and CAM/EV responsibilities.

Security Software: Work closely with the system security organization and their systems engineering team along with programs to implement software to protect our critical information. You are defending the warfighting capability by “keeping secret things from getting out” and “keeping malicious things from getting in”.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S Citizenship

• An Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader

• 9 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline; 7 years with Masters; 4 years with a PhD, or an additional four years of experience in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of VxWorks operating systems

• Prior software functional management experience (executing performance appraisals, staffing allocations, software process leadership, and career goals development)

• Management of budget for technical activities

This position is contingent upon successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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 and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.