Sentinel - Manager Software Engineering 2 - 11943-1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Software Engineering 2. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the NGSP Sentinel Program.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Oversee the development of an instrumentation suite for real-time data capture during test events.  Interface with stakeholders to ensure data capture system meets intended needs.
• Develop and provide test tool capabilities in support of system level test planning, integration, and test execution for multiple environments. This includes, but is not limited to, automated configuration management and software deployment.
• Ensure team tools/software follows NG and program requirements.
• Develop, and document Software Specifications and Verification Methodology.
• Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for system
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Interface with internal and external customers
• Apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics and best practices to ensure projects are completed on time and within the allocated budget

Manager duties to include:

• Demonstrate sound metrics management and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues and solutions.
• A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and cross-functional management experience is highly desired.
• Responsible for assessing staffing needs, current as well as projected and working with the respective team leads to address those needs.
• Work with the program software manager and leads in establishing personal program and functional goals as well as performing performance evaluations and merit adjustments for subordinates.
• Partner with engineering and program management peers to assure a balanced and efficient assignment of resources to support and achieve key mission priorities
• Partner with cross-business unit teams to ensure efficient use of tools at all levels of test.
• Coach, support, train, and motivate team members to ensure a high level of performance
• Collaborate with peers and direct management in resource planning and hiring

 

 

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.  This role may offer a competitive relocation package.

 

You'll Bring These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree in a related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain both DoD Top Secret security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP)
• 2+ years’ experience with phases of the software development life cycle and Agile software development.
• Successfully demonstrated experience putting a plan in place and then executing to that plan with a team

These Qualifications would be nice to have:

• Experience with IBM ELM (Jazz), NGSIL, IADS, and/or Nexxus
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with cross disciplined teams to accomplish a project/major task
• 1+ years leading a team, including mentoring and coaching
• Experience with SW coding in any capacity
• Familiarity with the Sentinel Software Development plan and SW release pipeline
• Strong experience leading teams and training others.
• Experience with individual contributor performance assessments
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and
• technical risks
• Operates independently with limited to no supervision, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with
• technical staff, peers, and customers
• Able to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plans

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.