Software Engineering Manager 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 156,500 - 234,700

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to oversee a team in San Diego, California. The candidate will be responsible for leading software development efforts, mentoring engineers, and ensuring alignment with Agile methodologies. This role requires significant experience in software development and leadership, along with a relevant degree. Competitive salary range is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 9 years of related experience, or a Master’s with 7 years.
  • Experience in leadership roles within Agile environments.
  • Proficiency in at least two programming languages including Java, Python, or C++.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 10-20 individuals through the software development life cycle.
  • Mentor engineers and support the software department's daily operations.
  • Implement Agile development techniques and ensure compliance with contract engineering objectives.

Skills

Leadership in Agile environments
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Familiarity with programming languages
Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Tools

Agile tools (JIRA, etc.)
Atlassian Tool Suite

Job description

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Software Engineering Manager 2
Apply locations United States-California-San Diego time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R10201342 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.

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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Software Engineering Manager 2 to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 10-20 individuals to complete the full software development life cycle in an Agile software development environment. The successful candidate will collaborate and work in a team environment with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment, to ensure the team is meeting the mission engineering objectives of the contract. The successful candidate will implement and utilize several Agile development techniques and metrics to help manage team progress and quality throughout the life cycle. This position is a dual-hatted position that reports to the IPT Lead on the program side and the Software Department Manager on the functional side.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. An occasional travel requirement up to 10% may be needed. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.

Job Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

  • New business acquisition, proposal, and special projects support
  • Support Functional Engineering initiatives
  • Assist with staff workload forecast preparation
  • Identifying and implementing new or improved tools and processes to increase team efficiency
  • Acquire the necessary computers, equipment, and tools to enable the team to accomplish their assigned job
  • Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
  • Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
  • Leads Engineering teams with program execution
  • Mentor Engineers on all phases of the Program
  • Creates, reviews, and maintains critical documentation
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Supports the software department, software center, and software sector in their day-to-day activities

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same.We do the right thing:upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.We do what we promise:holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results.We commit to shared success:operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally,We pioneer:setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 9 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development, OR a Master’s degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development.

• Prior experience in a leadership capacity using agile development, including participating as Product Owner, SCRUM Master, and/or team member in an Agile development environment.

• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented architecture and programming, software integration and testing.

• Experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: Java, Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, or KornShell.

• Experience with Cloud technologies and service providers.

• Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.

• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current approved PAR to applicable program

• An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other STEM discipline.

• Advanced technical management degree.

• Prior experience in engineering functional management is a plus.

• Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills.

• Previous experience leading a team of 5-12 employees with a record of on-time performance

• Previous experience in developing proposal inputs (task descriptions and basis of estimate)

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities.

• Prior experience with cost account management and task/resource planning.

• Advanced experience with at least one of the following databases: Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch.

• Advanced experience with at least one of the following container management tools: Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, Docker Swarm, Nomad, Redhat OpenShift

• Experience with application and container security.

• Experience with Machine Learning Model development.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.

• Experience with Java microservices, Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications, threading, intermediate object-oriented programming, design patterns, Data Distribution Service (DDS) messaging, web technologies, Unified Modeling Language (UML), database essentials and SQL/NoSQL.

• Prior experience using Atlassian Tool Suite, JIRA, SonarQube.

Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00The 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.
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