Software Engineering Manager 2 - R10222088-2

Northrop Grumman; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 131,800 - 241,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

A leading aerospace & defense technology company seeks a Software Engineering Manager 2 in Oklahoma City, OK. This role requires strong leadership in managing software product teams and collaboration across multi-disciplinary groups. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in Agile methodologies and Object-Oriented Programming languages such as C++ and Python. A bachelor's degree in a STEM field and substantial engineering experience are required. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years software development experience, or Master’s with 6 years.
• Experience with Agile frameworks within the last 3 years.
• Ability to implement Object-Oriented Programming languages like C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Oversee system capabilities and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Manage the development and maintenance of Mission Systems applications.
• Improve organizational processes and procedures.

Skills

Software development experience

Agile methodologies

C++

Python

CI/CD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Master’s degree in STEM field

PhD in STEM field

Tools

GitHub

AWS

Jenkins

VMware

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Position

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Software Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, California or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

You will be the product owner of a product team collaborating across multi‑disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Real‑time & Embedded Software, Test Automation, DevOps, and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will oversee and review system capabilities that resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

Responsibilities

• Experience with development, modification and maintenance of customized or standardized embedded Mission Systems applications using software engineering best practices and standards
• Experience in the full life‑cycle of software development, including requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance
• Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in successfully improving organization and program processes and procedures

Contingency

Requires minimum active DoD Secret (or higher) level clearance and active program access (PAR) before start.

Basic Qualifications

• Must either have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 8 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development, OR a Master’s degree in a STEM field AND 6 years of related professional/military experience OR a PhD in a STEM field and 4 years of experience that includes a background in software development
• Demonstrated professional experience with an Agile Framework within the last 3 years
• Demonstrated professional experience implementing software and scripts in one or more Object‑Oriented Programming languages: C++, scripts in C, and/or Python
• Demonstrated professional experience with software change control, change management, and CI/CD tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, and/or Atlassian tool suite
• Demonstrated professional experience with at least one of the following Cloud technologies and service providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud within the last 3 years
• Active in‑Scope, DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
• Start date contingent upon the ability to obtain special program access and required to maintain both an active DoD clearance and PAR

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional leadership experience
• Experience in software architecture
• Experience with virtual machines and virtual networks: VMware, Hyper‑V, VPC, NSX‑T, and/or NSX‑V
• Experience with Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), or High‑Level Architecture within the last 3 years
• Knowledge and experience with simulated threat environments, such as AFSIM or NGTS and Full‑Motion Flight Training Systems within the last 3 years
• Experience with developing software for safety‑critical embedded systems
• Familiarity with software requirements tools such as DOORS and Rational Rhapsody
• Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Demonstrated ability to build a diverse and inclusive team with engagement
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills, and excellent 2‑way communication skills (upward and downward)
• Experience leading a team of 12 employees with a record of on‑time performance
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities
• Experience with task or resource planning, development of Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and IFC planning

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $131,800.00 - $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.

Benefits

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.