Embedded Software Engineering Manager Level 2 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Manager Level 2 in Northridge, CA. This onsite role leads a software team supporting advanced programs and requires a Secret clearance to start.

The manager oversees technical deliverables, performance, and staff development, while coordinating with program management to ensure schedule adherence and technical success on complex systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. in STEM with 8+ years software experience or M.S. with 6+ years
• Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, embedded software development
• Strong problem solving, root cause analysis and action planning
• Embedded software discipline knowledge with SDLC expertise
• Experience in C++, C#, Python and related languages
• Familiar with Cameo and Atlassian toolset; DOORS experience
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance to start

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software team and provide objective‑oriented guidance
• Oversee day‑to‑day communications, performance reviews and career development
• Direct software activities for advanced weapon programs
• Collaborate with program management and adjacent disciplines
• Support staffing, metrics, and training resources as needed

Skills

Embedded software

C++

Python

C#

Requirements analysis

Modeling & simulation

Debugging

Atlassian tools

DOORS

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Tools

Cameo

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

Crucible

Bamboo

DOORS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is looking for an Embedded Software Engineering Manager Level 2 located in Northridge, CA. This role will be supporting some of our most advanced programs to include AARGM ER and the SiAW programs.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This Embedded Software Engineering Manager role will comprise approximately 20% of the candidate's time and the remaining 80% of the time is expected to be directly funded technical activities as a highly contributing member of a software team in support of one or more Advance Weapons programs. This role is responsible for the direct supervision & management of embedded software staff, and for providing objective‑oriented directions to direct reports utilizing software engineering guidelines & general policies. This role will also be responsible for day‑to‑day communications, performance assessment and feedback, career counseling, professional development, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues and managing staff.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 8+ years of Software related experience – OR – Master’s degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 6+ years of Software related experience


• Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, embedded software development, and verification and validation at subsystem and system level


• Must have a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and control account monitoring


• Must possess Embedded Software Engineering discipline knowledge with strong knowledge of software development life cycles to incorporate practices into the engineering daily workflow


• Software development experience in C++, C#, Python or other language


• Familiarity with Cameo, Atlassian Tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo), and DOORS


• Experience implementing action plans based on metrics and/or root cause/corrective actions


• Ability to form strong partnerships to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent discipline areas and program management leadership.


• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance to start (citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in a technical leadership/management role with 15+ team members


• Experience with Earned Value Management


• Working knowledge of Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, processes, and tools


• Experience with cyber security requirements or relevant program protection enhancements


• Experience in system and subsystem specification development including verification methodologies


• Proven experience leading technically diverse teams of 15-25 engineers


• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks


• Experience creating and maintaining a DevOps continuous integration / continuous deliveries (CI/CD) pipeline and associated tools


• Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,700.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.