Software Engineering Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking candidates for the position of Software Engineering Manager 2 to support Joint All Domain Command & Control (JADC2) program under the Air Dominance Division.  This position is on site in Melbourne, Florida. 

This is a dual-role technical manager position. Management duties will require tasking and coordination of approximately 8-12 engineers, and process and resource co‐ordination with functional homeroom management. The manager will also be expected to perform technical work on programs. It is anticipated that given the size of the functional team, the split between program and functional duties will be approximately 80/20, on average.

The candidate will work with the Architect and Software Lead to design supporting Next-Generation Mission Systems. The candidate should have experience in developing software on an agile focused team and is knowledgeable of the software development lifecycle and be able to work independently.

We are looking for innovative thinkers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable with multi-tasking, prioritizing tasks, giving verbal presentations, and self-educating without direct supervision.  This is a new program as such, you must be comfortable working in an environment where things are not fully defined.  You will often need to make/document assumptions and develop approaches based on those assumptions.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program award. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Key Responsibilities:

Software managers will provide technical and staffing support to programs:

• Participate in software development in support of Research and Advanced Design programs
• Design, develop, and document software for mission planning solutions
• Collaborate with the Chief Architect and Lead Systems Engineer to build and test OMS tools, services, and bridges?
• Generate and present material to support internal and external customer briefings

Software managers also manages 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 Flowdown and direction from upper management and the organization.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 9 years of related p