Manager Software Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager 2 to lead a team responsible for program success and technical excellence.

You will manage 10-18 direct reports, balance 25% management with 75% program responsibilities, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-impact solutions.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or STEM discipline.
• 6 years of experience with a Master’s degree in Software Engineering or STEM discipline or 4 years with a PhD in Software Engineering or STEM discipline.
• Active secret clearance and ability to lead large teams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance.
• Serve as an effective collaborator, communicator and problem solver with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching.
• Broad skill set balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities.

Skills

Active secret clearance

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Staffing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or STEM

Master's degree in Software Engineering or STEM

PhD in Software Engineering or STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 is hiring for a Software Engineering Manager 2, located in Huntsville, AL. Software Management responsibilities include day-to-day communications, performance assessment and feedback, career counseling, professional development, employee succession planning, employee rewards and recognition, conflict resolution and resolving personnel issues for approximately 10-18 direct reports. This role will have an average of 25% management responsibilities and 75% program responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:Demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance.Serve as an effective collaborator, communicator and problem solver who can develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.Develop diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching.Broad skill set balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities.Operate in a team environment and collaborate across the organization as required to accomplish the team goalsWork closely with the directors and managers of other engineering disciplines, product managers, and program senior leadership teamSupport Proposal Preparation, Review and Approval Process.Basic Qualifications:8 years of experience with a Bachelors’ degree in Software Engineering or STEM discipline; 6 years of experience with a Masters’ degree in Software Engineering or STEM discipline or 4 years with a PHD in Software Engineering or STEM discipline.Experience also requires any combination of Systems Engineering, Integration and Test engineering disciplines accompanied by high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoringMust possess an Active secret clearancePrevious experience in People and Technical Leadership rolesWorking knowledge of Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, processes, and toolsBusiness Acumen: The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools, and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performanceDemonstrated customer interface skillsDemonstrated large-team organizational and communication skillsDemonstrated executive communication, presentation, and collaboration skillsIssue & Problem Resolution: The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the programResources: The ability to plan for, identify, estimate, cost, acquire, schedule, and retire resources needed to satisfy program requirements within organizational constraintsResource planning and staffing to planPreferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in Software Engineering or a STEM discipline and/or MBAProven technical management experience preferably in either program IPT, R&D or Advanced Systems, technology, and/or functional environmentsExperience effectively leading diverse technical teams across multiple locations#SPEnhancedERAPPrimary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The 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.