Manager Software Engineering 2 – NG Space Systems

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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 offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! 

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program. 
 

The Integration Support Group (ISG) has an immediate opening for an Infrastructure & Development Group (IDG) Sub-Project Manager (SPM) to lead our qualified, diverse team. We are seeking a team member who wants to solve interesting, complex problems to help protect our nation. We are a trusted mission payload and ground system provider with extensive experience providing end-to-end mission solutions from concept through operations and support. The team you will support is located at our Space Park campus in Redondo Beach, CA.

As the SPM, you will supervise a team of about eight (8) System Administrators and Engineers. This team performs computer system buildup, OS/COTS integration, configuration tuning, Security compliance, and performance testing for multiple development programs using predominately Linux, VMware, and NAS storage. You will be responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are available to meet program schedules and deliverable requirements. Your scope will range from COTS product evaluations, HW/SW system builds, system administration, maintaining equipment throughout the life cycle, and support of management meetings and reviews. You must possess an in-depth technical understanding of Linux and VMware. Ultimately, you will be responsible for directing team members to perform tasks across multiple programs, setting priorities, meeting deliverable schedules, and working within budgets. This position requires coordination and interfacing with internal and external Customers, CAMs, SPMs, and Program Management.

Finally, you must have the ability to complete tasks with minimal direction and mentor junior engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Current SCI access or current DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access
• 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 7 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD; 4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree
• Experience leading a team of engineers in system and processes development - Previous experience with Linux Systems Administration
• Experience working in an IT service organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security+ security certification
• Degree in a STEM discipline
• Linux, VMware certification
• 5 or more years of previous management experience as a SPM, Deputy SPM or Technical Lead
• Experience in system development and integration in operational environments
• Demonstrated Power Point chart development and briefing experience
• Active SCI clearance with previously adjudicated counter intelligence (CI) polygraph

Salary Range: $147,800 USD - $221,800 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.