Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Software Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD.
This role will align to our Airborne Multifunction Sensors business area supporting real-time embedded systems for Airborne Radar Platforms including countermeasures, battle space awareness, Real time radar processing, Aerial target detection and tracking, cognitive and adaptive electronic warfare, and much more!
What You’ll get to Do:
As the Software manager you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver new software or upgrade existing products. As well as responsible for the leadership of managing people, executing performance reviews, staffing programs, and career development of employees.
Software manager plans, directs and coordinates all activities related to the software team:
Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components
Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate
Drive sustainable continuous improvement, including by collating and deriving insights from data
Generate proposal and estimates inputs for new work
Act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) using Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology
Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and the Agile Development Plan (ADP)
Coordinate with other disciplines when needed such as Systems and Hardware
Candidate must have strong communication and people leadership skills
Software managers also manage a group of up to 15 direct reports:
Set attainable goals
Execute performance reviews
Guide the employees regarding career development
Support teams or individuals to improve performance and achieve goals through coaching and mentoring
Provide flow down and direction from upper management and the organization
This role is contingent on the successful transfer of an active/current DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Experience as a Software Engineering / Development Team Leader
Experience within an embedded software environment
Working knowledge of C and C++
Preferred Qualifications:
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