Manager Software Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

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.

Manager Software Engineering 2

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Job Description

We are looking for you to join our team as a Software Engineering Manager 2, based out of Huntsville, AL.   Software and Systems Engineering Management responsibilities include day-to-day communications, performance assessment and feedback, career counseling, professional development, employee succession planning, employee rewards and recognition, conflict resolution and resolving personnel issues for approximately 10-18 direct reports and an overall department organizational size of approximately 45 engineers.  This role will have an average of 25% management responsibilities and 75% program responsibilities. Program responsibilities include developing and implementing software/systems engineering products that best meet changing customer needs on a Space Systems Ground Weapons System (GWS) Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and advancement of engineering practices, identification of skill gaps, college & intern recruiting, and increasing engineering competencies through strategic hiring and employee skills development.

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance.

• Serve as an effective collaborator, communicator and problem solver who can develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.

• Develop diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching.

• Broad skill set balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities.

• Operate in a team environment and collaborate across the organization as required to accomplish the team goals

• Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results with limited oversight and direction.

• Apply "systems thinking" to ensure developed products are scalable, maintainable, and meet end-user needs.

• Work closely with the directors and managers of other engineering disciplines, product managers, and program senior leadership team

• Champion change within the organization, to achieve competitive advantage for the business.

• Support Proposal Preparation, Review and Approval Process.

• Develop and Perform to a Strategic Plan including multi-year sales and marketi