Sentinel Deputy Chief Software Engineer - 18979

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 183,200 - 318,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sentinel Deputy Chief Engineer Software to lead the SDS Software Factory across multiple locations, guiding software delivery, testing, and on-time performance for the Sentinel program.

You will drive functional strategy, oversee engineering processes, and collaborate with PMTs to meet KPIs and technical goals while shaping a culture of excellence within the team.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of experience with Bachelors in STEM.
• 14+ years of experience with Masters in STEM.
• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with reinvestigation in last 6 years and ability to obtain SAP.
• +10 years of SW Experience (C++, real-time embedded software, OO design).
• +5 years of Hardware/Software integration with system architecture, requirements decomposition, HIL, simulation testing.
• Experience in technical leadership, coaching and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SDS Software Factory and ensure compliance with engineering processes across all stages.
• Maintain technical baseline balancing performance with cost and schedule.
• Support PMT meetings (TRB, WSWG, CCB, PMR, PI planning, ROMB).
• Resolve cross-team disconnects to ensure design meets system performance.
• Drive strategic SDS sector initiatives on tools and processes.
• Support technical interchange meetings with Sentinel partners.

Skills

C++

Real-time embedded software

Object-oriented design

Full software lifecycle

System architecture

EVMS

Technical leadership

Kubernetes

GitLab

DevSecOps

Jira

Confluence

Integrity OS

VxWorks

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Masters in STEM

Tools

Kubernetes

GitLab

DevSecOps

Jira

Confluence

Integrity OS

VxWorks

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Defense Systems is seeking Sentinel Deputy Chief Engineer Software. This position will be located in Roy, Utah, Huntsville, AL, Manhattan Beach, CA or Colorado Springs, CO and will support the Sentinel program.

What You’ll Get To Do

This role functions as a Deputy Chief Engineer for the Command Systems Business unit, focusing on leading the SDS Software Factory. You will be a leader and advocate implementing the Integrated Functional Capability Strategy across the program, working between all teams to ensure all software is delivered, testing and on-time. You will be critical as the SDS Software Factory comes to life and provide key leadership to shape the culture of the team. The SDS SW Factory develops software for all aspects of the weapon system from the missile's flight software to command and control ground systems.

• Ensure the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, verification, production and sustainment of products for our customers and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure an achievable technical baseline that provides technical performance balanced with cost and schedule. Particular focus is given to Key Performance Parameters and Technical Performance Measures.
• Support Program Management Team (PMT) meetings, including but not limited to: Technical Review Board (TRB), Weapons System Working Group (WSWG), Configuration Control Board (CCB), Program Management Review (PMR), Program Increment (PI) planning and reporting, Risk & Opportunity Management Board (ROMB).
• Work horizontally to resolve disconnects across teams to ensure design decisions meet system performance.
• Support strategic SDS Sector initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-program technical reviews.
• Champion long-term strategic technical objectives within Sentinel and at the SDS division level.
• Support strategically valuable technical interchange meetings with Sentinel partners.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• 16+ years of experience with Bachelors in STEM; 14+ years of experience with Masters in STEM
• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• +10 Years of SW Experience (Experience in C++, real-time embedded software, and object-oriented design. Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and maintenance.)
• +5 years of Hardware/Software integration with System architecture, design, requirements decomposition, hardware-in-the-loop, and simulation testing.
• Experience with technical leadership, coaching and team management skills.
• Experience with engineering metrics, schedule planning, and technical scope execution, utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience in incremental development and delivery frameworks such as Incremental Fielding Capability (IFC)
• Demonstrated performance in aligning and technical driving execution.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including expertise in executive-level communication.
• Experience in the development of complex safety critical systems as well as the industry standards (MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, Section 15, DO-178, DO-254 etc.)
• Experience designing for and certifying a system for Nuclear Surety and Certification would be ideal (DoDI 3150.02, AFMAN 91-119)
• Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Kubernetes, Model Based Engineering, GitLab, and DevSecOps best practices.
• Experience with Integrity Operating Systems and/or VxWorks

Primary Level Salary Range: $183,200.00 - $318,100.00

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.