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Northrop Grumman · 6 days ago

Software Engineering Manager - Manager Level 2

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to oversee a segment of a program or function. This role involves managing embedded software staff and ensuring project performance in terms of cost, schedule, and quality.

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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
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Software EngineeringTechnical Problem SolvingEmbedded Software DevelopmentRequirements AnalysisModelingSimulationVerificationValidationEarned Value ManagementSpace Flight SoftwareTechnical LeadershipTeam ManagementCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 8+ years of Software related experience with a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and control account monitoring – OR – Master's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 6+ years of Software related experience with a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and control account monitoring
No Clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI to meet business needs as required
US Citizenship required
Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, embedded software development, and verification and validation at subsystem and system level
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

Preferred

Active TS clearance with current/active SCI
Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline
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

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

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key 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

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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