Triton IFC Lead & Enterprise SW Coordinator

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 192,800 - 289,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer to lead the Triton IFC program and coordinate enterprise software activities. The role requires directing a team of engineers, ensuring alignment of software processes, and driving integration across the Triton program.

Based in Rancho Bernardo, CA, the role emphasizes DevOps leadership, PI planning, and cross-IPT collaboration to deliver capabilities on schedule in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a STEM degree with extensive engineering experience.
• Experience leading software/systems engineering coordination across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with Agile development processes, PI planning, and release management.

Responsibilities

• Lead IFC strategy, roadmaps, and schedule aligned with program objectives.
• Coordinate with IPTs to ensure consistency in software processes, standards, and documentation.
• Oversee PI planning and Agile software development across Triton domains.
• Promote automation in software development, integration, and test.
• Manage IFC requirements definition, traceability, and certification processes.

Skills

Leadership

Agile development

Program coordination

Software processes

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

JIRA/Confluence

TeamCenter

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer – Triton IFC Lead & Enterprise SW Coordinator to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego CA. This position requires full-time on-site work.

The selected candidate will report to the Triton Systems Engineering IPT Lead and will lead a team of engineers in the Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) Management discipline while serving as a program consultant for horizontal integration of software processes and procedures across the Triton enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, the selected candidate will lead the development and certification of Triton IFCs with an emphasis of software development of new Triton capabilities. Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and execution of the IFC strategy, content/ECP roadmaps, and schedule aligned with Triton program objectives.
• Align IFC processes to align with renewed focus on horizontal integration of SW builds
• Lead DevOps team with focus on executing multiple IFCs simultaneously across Triton Enterprise
• Oversee IFC release scope, planning, and alignment to Agile development and PI planning processes.
• Lead and oversee PI planning and Agile Software development/build activities across Triton Development, Production, and Sustainment program areas.
• Coordinate with Triton IPTs to promote and ensure consistency in software Processes, Standards, Work Instructions, Tools, Test, Products, and Documentations in Triton Enterprise.
• Coordinate with Triton IPTs to promote and implement automation in software development, integration, and test.
• Manage IFC requirements definition, traceability, and certification processes ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Coordinate cross-IPT efforts to integrate subsystem and supplier changes into IFC releases, managing impacts and risks.
• Lead the resolution of Software/IFC problems and discrepancy reports through collaboration with engineering leads and change control boards.
• Collect, maintain track, and analyze Software and IFC technical metrics to support timely delivery and certification milestones.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) in the following areas: Computer Science, or Software, Computer, Electrical Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering and at least 14 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 12 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and at least 10 years of related experience.
• Experience managing Software or IFC processes, including requirements integration, test, and certification.
• Leadership experience performing software/systems engineering coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with Agile development processes, PI planning, and release management in complex programs.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead program-level efforts with minimal oversight and deliver to schedule.
• Demonstrated leadership in IFC definition and planning
• Intimate knowledge of software development standards and best practices
• Familiarity with software/hardware integration processes specific to the Triton program or similar platforms.
• Experience collaborating closely with customers and leadership on status reporting and risk management.
• Knowledge of AI applications and practices in software automation, development, integration, and/or test.
• Knowledge of JIRA/Confluence and TeamCenter or similar toolsets for tracking metrics and documentation.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00

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.