Mgr. Embedded Software Engineer 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 184,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Manager, Embedded Software Engineer 3 in Baltimore, MD. You will oversee software teams, coordinate with business leaders, and drive execution of software solutions across programs.

Responsibilities include staff management, performance reviews, and career development while ensuring compliance with iSDP and ADP frameworks. A Secret clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with significant leadership experience in software teams.
• Master’s or Ph.D. is valued for complex programs.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and SAP access knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and people leadership for software teams.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to deliver solutions.
• Track performance, budgets, and schedules across programs.
• Drive continuous improvement and Agile processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Software project management

Risk management

Staff development

Stakeholder communication

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Linux

VxWorks

Jenkins

Atlassian toolset

DevSecOps tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 seeks to add an Mgr. Embedded Software Engineer 3 based out of Baltimore, MD. This position is in the E&S Baltimore and Partnered Sites supporting the Software Processing organization. As the Mgr. Embedded Software Engineer 3, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver software solutions. Additionally, you are responsible for managing people performance, providing excellent staff resources to programs, and the career development of employees.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components
• Engage with business leaders and customers to understand and drive business execution
• Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate
• Drive sustainable continuous improvement, including by collating and deriving insights from data
• Generate proposal and estimates inputs for new work
• Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology
• Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and the Agile Development Plan (ADP)
• Coordinate with other disciplines when needed such as Systems and Hardware
• Manage a staff of up to 15 direct reports, to include managers with direct reports
• Set, track, and measure employee performance expectations
• Guide employees regarding career development
• Provide technical and business coaching and mentoring
• Communicate direction from the higher-level organization and uphold principles of the organization

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields) with 10 years of experience, Master’s degree with 8 years of experience, Ph.D. with 6 years of experience.
• US Citizenship Required
• An active/current DoD Secret clearance. Secret clearance is required to start. Must be able to obtain SAP level access. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance and access for continued employment.
• Prior experience as a Software Engineering Manager leading and developing a team.
• Experience identifying risks, suggesting mitigation, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status.
• Experience with CAM (Cost Account Management) Management of budget for technical activities
• Experience as an IPT Lead
• Experience in software functional management (executing performance appraisals, staffing allocations, software process leadership, and career goals development)

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Linux or VxWorks operating systems
• Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Jenkins, and DevSecOps best practices
• Experience generating proposals and estimates inputs for new work
• Working knowledge of software architecture and open standards in use by the defense industry
• Experience in applied artificial intelligence, including leading AI projects, integrating machine learning solutions into production environments, and guiding cross‑functional teams on AI strategy and governance.

Primary Level Salary Range

$184,300.00 - $276,500.00. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.