Sr Staff Missiles Embedded Software IPT Lead (AHT)

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North Belridge, CA, USA
In-Office
193K-289K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead multiple embedded software teams and manage the full software development lifecycle for a secured missile weapon system. Oversee CAM/EVMS budgeting and reporting, risk mitigation, integration and test of OFP on hardware, ensure compliance with NG software processes, and serve as technical liaison to program management and customers.
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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 Defense Systems has an opening for a Senior Staff Embedded Software IPT Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Weapons business unit located in Northridge, CA. As an integral part of our multi-discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons, you will be on the forefront of developing next generation solutions to protect technology for our nation’s warfighters. The Sr Staff Embedded Software IPT Lead is responsible for leading multiple software teams for development activities.

This position is required to be full-time and on-site at the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have an active US Government DoD Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP.

The Senior Staff Embedded Software IPT Lead 6 drives the end‑to‑end development of embedded software solutions within a cross‑functional Integrated Product Team to support one of our programs for defining and architecting a secured missile weapon system. This position will require close collaboration with team members of other projects within the organization for requirements, architecture, and designs.  The role requires engagement with external partners as well as customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead engineering teams supporting Operational Flight Package (OFP) Software, DevOps, Software Architecture and Requirements, Engineering Tools, and Ground Support Equipment Software
  • Manage the Software Development Lifecycle to develop production ready software for the next program phase
  • Serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) involved with planning, budgeting, executing and progress reporting for a team of software, DevOps, and integration and test engineers
  • Identify and mitigate execution risks to engineering development on the program
  • Determine the staffing needed to execute
  • Manage the Interoffice Work Order for cross sector collaboration
  • Perform integration and testing of OFP on hardware systems
  • Address cost and schedule variances and create corrective action plans
  • Ensure the team is compliant with NG software processes, software best practices, and the software development plan
  • Serve as a technical liaison to the program manager and customer to ensure work packages are executed on time and on budget
  • Interface with the customer and internal leadership to report status and technical challenges/opportunities
  • Collect and present program metrics and identify areas for recovery
  • Coordinate between the Chief Engineer, Systems Engineers, Software Architect, Software Systems Engineers, Integration & Test Lead, Software Engineering Lead, Program Manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline

Basic qualifications Sr Staff Embedded Software IPT Lead (Level 6):

  • Bachelors in STEM with 14+ years of embedded software engineering or related experience; or a Masters in STEM with 12+ years of the same, or a PhD in STEM with 10+ years of the mentioned experience
  • Experience leading an Integrated Product Team of 20 or more
  • Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM) & EVMS duties and responsibilities
  • Risk/Opportunity/Issue management experience related to complex hardware and software subsystems
  • Experience with integration of electronics into a system of systems
  • Active US Government DoD Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with complex issue resolution with internal and external stakeholders
  • Masters in STEM degree
  • Experience with Flight Software
  • Extensive experience with software and system architecture

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Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's in STEM with 14+ years embedded software engineering experience OR Master's in STEM with 12+ years OR PhD in STEM with 10+ years
  • Experience leading an Integrated Product Team (IPT) of 20 or more
  • Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM) and EVMS
  • Risk, opportunity, and issue management experience related to complex hardware and software subsystems
  • Experience integrating electronics into a system-of-systems
  • Active US Government DoD Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP
  • Must be full-time and on-site at Northridge, CA
  • U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
  • Masters in STEM degree
  • Experience with Flight Software
  • Extensive experience with software and system architecture

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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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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