Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Software Engineering 2. This position is located in Clearfield, UT, for ICMB Sustainment, supporting the ICBM Operational Software Sustainment Program (IOSSP).
What You’ll Get To Do:
The candidate will have the following functional responsibilities 20%:
- Assessing staffing needs, current as well as projected and working with the respective team leads to address those needs.
- Supporting recruitment activities including the creation of requisitions, conducting interviews, and approving offers.
- Establishing personal program and functional goals as well as performing quarterly connections and merit adjustments for subordinates.
- Provide their subordinates with career development recommendations, mentoring, discipline, as necessary.
- Generate training plans based on the program and their subordinates' needs.
- Provide regular flow down of company and organizational status and appropriately represent and be a spokesperson for the Software Engineering organization to their group, assigned project, and the company.
The candidate will have the following technical responsibilities 80%:
- Design and implement Python-based test automation, including use of tools such as JAZZ, to verify requirements.
- Design, develop, and implement test methods, procedures, and equipment.
- Apply sound Systems Engineering methods and best practices.
- Navigate and utilize requirements management tools such as DOORS.
- Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with an understanding of DoDAF and SysML.
- Define test parameters and specify tests to be performed.
- Compile and analyze test data to identify required changes to test equipment, procedures, or requirements.
- Plan, execute, and report on test activities, including integration support.
- Conduct element integration, regression, and verification/validation testing, including checkout in system test labs.
- Demonstrate technical experience with networks, computer hardware and software, and interconnection/interfacing technologies.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, and lab users to ensure test requirements are met.
- Develop and release engineering documentation, including:
- Data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component.
- Coordination with software developers and systems engineers in support of verification.
- Detailed test reports to support formal system verification.
- Develop and execute short- and long-term integration plans for multiple concurrent baselines.
- Integrate subsystem functionality into system capabilities per design, with emphasis on system stability and performance.
- Participate in technical interchange meetings, interface with internal and external customers, and contribute to a broad range of program deliverables.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Position may offer relocation assistance
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need. Ability to obtain a Top Secret
- Experience executing test plans and procedures for Software and/or Hardware
- Automated test and data collection experience (development or execution)
- Experience in software development using languages such as C++, Python
- Experience with MBSE, software design & requirement management
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Automated test and data collection -- Python, Jazz, cucumber, etc..
- Current Security+ Certification
- At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
- Experience leading Software Engineering teams
- Operate independently with limited to no supervision, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers
- Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of experience; 4 additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval.
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
- Experience executing software and/or hardware test plans and procedures.
- Automated test and data collection experience.
- Software development experience using languages such as C++ and Python.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering, software design, and requirements management.
- Automated test and data collection experience using Python, JAZZ, Cucumber, or similar tools.
- Current Security+ certification.
- At least one year of experience leading a project or driving performance against schedule.
- Experience leading Software Engineering teams.
- Ability to operate independently with limited supervision and build effective relationships with technical staff, peers, and customers.
- Strong critical-thinking and logical-reasoning skills, including the ability to solve issues and predict programmatic and technical risks.
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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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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What We Do
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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