Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is looking for an Embedded Software Engineering Manager Level 2 located in Northridge, CA. This role will be supporting some of our most advanced programs to include AARGM ER and the SiAW programs.
This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
This Embedded Software Engineering Manager role will comprise approximately 20% of the candidate's time and the remaining 80% of the time is expected to be directly funded technical activities as a highly contributing member of a software team in support of one or more Advance Weapons programs. This role is responsible for the direct supervision & management of embedded software staff, and for providing objective-oriented directions to direct reports utilizing software engineering guidelines & general policies. This role will also be responsible for day-to-day communications, performance assessment and feedback, career counseling, professional development, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues and managing staff.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
- 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
- Must possess Embedded Software Engineering discipline knowledge with strong knowledge of software development life cycles to incorporate practices into the engineering daily workflow
- Software development experience in C++, C#, Python or other language
- Familiarity with Cameo, Atlassian Tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo), and DOORS
- Experience implementing action plans based on metrics and/or root cause/corrective actions
- Ability to form strong partnerships to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent discipline areas and program management leadership.
- Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance to start (citizenship required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
- Experience with cyber security requirements or relevant program protection enhancements
- Experience in system and subsystem specification development including verification methodologies
- Proven experience leading technically diverse teams of 15-25 engineers
- Experience with test automation tools and frameworks
- Experience creating and maintaining a DevOps continuous integration / continuous deliveries (CI/CD) pipeline and associated tools
- Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related technical field with 8+ years of software-related experience
- Master’s degree in STEM or a related technical field with 6+ years of software-related experience
- Experience with requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, embedded software development, and subsystem- and system-level verification and validation
- High proficiency in technical problem solving, including decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and control account monitoring
- Embedded software engineering discipline knowledge and strong software development lifecycle knowledge
- Software development experience in C++, C#, Python, or another programming language
- Familiarity with Cameo, Atlassian tools, and DOORS
- Experience implementing action plans based on metrics and root cause or corrective actions
- Ability to partner effectively with adjacent disciplines and program management leadership
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance at start; U.S. citizenship required
- Technical leadership or management experience with teams of 15 or more members
- Experience with Earned Value Management
- Knowledge of staffing, engineering metrics, and training resources, processes, and tools
- Experience with cybersecurity requirements or program protection enhancements
- Experience developing system and subsystem specifications and verification methodologies
- Experience leading technically diverse teams of 15–25 engineers
- Experience with test automation tools and frameworks
- Experience creating and maintaining DevOps CI/CD pipelines and associated tools
- Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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