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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Manager Embedded Software Engineer 2 (AHT)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$161K/yr - $242K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading company in defense systems, seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Manager to support advanced programs. This role involves managing embedded software staff and ensuring project performance in terms of cost, schedule, and quality.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size technical services-type contract

Assignments received in objective oriented terms

Full working knowledge of procedures and practices

Overseeing projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group

Interpreting and executing policies and procedures that directly impact team performance, morale, and effectiveness

Recommending modifications to operating policies

Ensuring that projects are completed on schedule and within budget

Functioning as an advisor to team members regarding tasks, projects, and operations

Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts

Conducting briefings and participating in technical meetings for internal/external representatives

Qualification

Embedded software developmentRequirements analysisTechnical leadershipModelingSimulationVerificationValidationEarned Value ManagementTechnical problem solvingSpace Flight SoftwareSimulation SoftwareTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 8+ years of Software related experience – OR – Master's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 6+ years of Software related experience

Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, embedded software development, and verification and validation at subsystem and system level

Must have a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and control account monitoring

Demonstrated software engineering, controls, or systems engineering leadership experience, preferably with experience in Space Flight Software or Simulation Software

Ability to form strong partnerships to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent discipline areas and program manager leadership

Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance to start (citizenship required)

Preferred

Demonstrated excellence in a technical leadership/management role with 15+ team members

Experience with Earned Value Management

Working knowledge of Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, processes, and tools

Demonstrated excellence in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, verification and validation at subsystem and system level or Demonstrated vehicle development, mission systems integration, ground and flight test validation experience

Experience in successfully developing and integrating software and hardware solutions for space applications

Experience in system and subsystem specification development including verification methodologies

Experience implementing action plans based on metrics and/or root cause/corrective actions

Hands-on technical experience with spacecraft or satellite related systems

Proven experience leading technically diverse teams, possibly across multiple locations

Experience with Space Flight Software, Simulation Software