Embedded Software Engineering Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered by providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks to fill a Manager of Embedded Software Engineering 2 position based in Annapolis, MD. The role consists of leading a team of embedded software engineers that support development and production of SONAR systems software, as well as new business pursuits to ensure quality software solutions.

This position is a dual role encompassing both people and project/technical participation.

• Lead a Software functional group of 10 to 12 engineers including performance management, career development, staffing, and compensation planning
• The Software Manager will have an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across business areas as required to accomplish the team goals.
• The selected candidate will work closely with Managers of other engineering disciplines, and Program Managers.
• The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment ranging from research and development to legacy products and production support.
• Provide project and technical oversight for design activities performed by the group
• Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers
• Support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and internally funded projects
• Support recruiting, interviewing, and hiring
• Support fostering employee engagement and knowledge sharing

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field with 8 years of experience in a software engineering discipline; OR a Masters degree in a STEM related field with 6 years of experience in a software engineering discipline; OR a PhD in a STEM related field with 4 years of experience in a software engineering discipline.
• Experience in a technical leadership role on a software project
• Experience with developing embedded software
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a Top Secret and Special Access clearances may be required for this position

• Active TS / SCI w/ poly
• Masters' degree in a relevant technical or management specialty.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

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.

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