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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Embedded Software Engineering Manager 1

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$124K/yr - $186K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company with a commitment to innovation and excellence. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Manager 1 to oversee software development for the Scaled Onboard Electronic Attack program, ensuring technical oversight and team performance while driving continuous improvement and integration with hardware.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components, including hands-on technical contributions to the development and delivery

Support software integration with hardware and identify and resolve software integration issues

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, using Agile methods, data-driven decisions, and innovative problem solving

Generate accurate and timely engineering labor estimates, such as provided in Agile ceremonies

Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and Agile principals

Coordinate with other disciplines when needed, such as Systems, Hardware, Security, or IT

Engage with business leaders and customers to understand and drive business execution

Candidates must have strong communication and people leadership skills

Set, track, and measure employee performance expectations

Guide employees regarding career development

Provide technical and business coaching and mentoring

Communicate direction from the higher-level organization and uphold principles of the higher organization

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC++Agile software developmentElectronic Warfare systemsLinux systemsReal-time operating systemsVX WorksCPythonBashContainerization technologiesWind River SIMICSDevelopment Team LeaderScrum MasterControl Account ManagerEarned Value Management SystemBudget managementPerformance appraisalsStaffing allocationsSoftware process leadershipCareer goals developmentPeople leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

U.S Citizenship required

An active DoD Secret clearance

3 or more years of experience developing embedded software using C++

Experience with Electronic Warfare systems and software

Experience working in a Linux based system and with real-time operating systems

Experience working with software running in a VX Works based environment

Strong understanding of Agile software development practices

Preferred

Experience with C, Python, and Bash languages

Experience with containerization technologies and Wind River SIMICS

Experience as a Development Team Leader or Scrum Master

Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and using an Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Management of budget for technical activities

Experience generating estimates for new work

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