Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago
Software Engineering Manager 2 - R10209377-2
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$161K/yr - $242K/yr
7+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace systems, seeking a Software Engineering Manager 2 to join their team. The role involves overseeing product teams in an Agile environment, ensuring the development and maintenance of embedded Mission Systems applications, and improving organizational processes.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will be the product owner of a product team collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams, such as, Systems Engineering, Real-time & Embedded Software, Test Automation, DevOps, and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment
You will oversee and review system capabilities that resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls
The successful candidate has experience with development, modification and maintain customized or standardized embedded Mission Systems applications using software engineering best practices and standards
Experience in the full life-cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance
Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, excellent oral and written communications skills, and strong interpersonal communication skills
Experience in successfully improving organization AND program processes and procedures
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 9 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development
Demonstrated professional experience with an Agile Framework within the last 3 years
Demonstrated professional experience implementing software and scripts in one or more Object Oriented Programming languages: C++, scripts in C, AND/OR Python
Demonstrated professional experience with software change control, change management, and CI/CD tools such as not limited to: GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, and/or Atlassian tool suite
Demonstrated Professional Experience with at least one of the following Cloud technologies and service providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft (MS) Azure, OR Google Cloud within the last 3 years
Active in-Scope, DoD Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
Start date is contingent upon the ability to obtain special program access; and required to maintain both an active DoD clearance and PAR
Preferred
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated professional leadership experience
Experience in software architecture
Experience with virtual machines and virtual networks: VMware, Hyper-V, VPC, NSX-T, and/or NSX-V
Experience with Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), or High-level Architecture within 3 years
Knowledge and experience with simulated threat environments, such as, AFSIM or NGTS and Full-Motion Flight Training Systems within the last 3 years
Experience with developing software for safety critical embedded systems
Familiarity with software requirements tools such as DOORS and Rational Rhapsody
Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Demonstrated ability to build a diverse and inclusive team with engagement
Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills, and excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward)
Experience leading a team of 12 employees with a record of on-time performance
Time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities
Experience with task or resource planning, development of Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and IFC planning
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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