Deputy Chief Software Engineer, Sentinel Program
Northrop Grumman
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Job summary
Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Sentinel Deputy Chief Engineer Software to lead the SDS Software Factory for the Sentinel program across multiple sites, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality software for missile flight and command/control ground systems.
The role requires 16+ years in STEM with a BS (14+ with MS), US citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance, and strong leadership in real-time embedded software, EVMS, and cross-team collaboration.
Qualifications
- 16+ years of experience in STEM with a Bachelor's degree.
- US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance and SAP eligibility.
- 10+ years of software experience (C++, real-time embedded) and full lifecycle.
- 5+ years hardware/software integration with system architecture and EVMS.
Responsibilities
- Lead the SDS Software Factory and ensure on-time software delivery.
- Enforce sound engineering processes across development, verification, production.
- Support PMT meetings (TRB, WSWG, CCB, PMR, PI planning).
- Collaborate across teams to align design decisions with system performance.
- Support strategic technical objectives within Sentinel and SDS.
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Job description
Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Sentinel Deputy Chief Engineer Software to lead the SDS Software Factory for the Sentinel program across multiple sites, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality software for missile flight and command/control ground systems.
The role requires 16+ years in STEM with a BS (14+ with MS), US citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance, and strong leadership in real-time embedded software, EVMS, and cross-team collaboration.
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