Software Engineering Manager – 1

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 Threat Products and Services is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of MDA and MDA’s Ballistic Missile Defense System. This position requires a detail-oriented engineer responsible for developing high fidelity ballistic missile and advanced threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/framework/media. Must have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes. The selected individual must be able to work with little or no direct supervision, work as an integral member of a product delivery team and meet time critical delivery schedules.

As a manager, the Software Manager 1 will be expected to develop and mentor a team of engineers. The Tech Lead will perform all functional management duties for their direct reports, including career development/opportunity management, goal setting, promotion planning, execution of the annual performance review process, and providing regular performance feedback. The Tech Lead can expect to spend 20-25% of their time on manager-related activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Systems, Software, or a related field
• Must be experienced in all aspects of the engineering development lifecycle
• Proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• High proficiency of technical problem solving
• Programming background to include languages such as MATLAB and Python
• Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems
• Experience in modeling kinematic motion and/or signature representation
• Must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment
• Familiarity Modeling, Simulation, and automation experience
• Familiarity with the Missile Defense System
• Experience or familiarity with Agile and SAFe methodologies
• Must already possess an active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership
• Strong math, physics or engineering background is preferred
• Previous experience with modeling flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles is highly desirable
• Strong background in missile system engineering performance is highly desirable
• Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory generation, counter measures, debris, and signature modeling is a plus
• Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $112,000 USD - $168,000 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/.

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