Software Engineering Manager 2 - Space / Satellite Systems (Dulles VA)

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.

We have an opening for a Software Engineering Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be located in Dulles, VA.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Fill a part-time functional Section Manager role and be responsible for managing a team of ~15 software engineers
• Understand the customer and mission needs to apply expertise in Ground Software issues
• Leverage experience to assist with designing software architectures for customers based on requirements
• Collaborate with product owners, users, and other software developers

To Be Successful You Should Be:

• Knowledgeable about Ground Software and Spacecraft Command and Control concepts including satellite telemetry streams, manual and automated or script-based commanding, interfaces of a variety of front-end processing equipment, end-to-end satellite control including command and telemetry database and flight table management
• Experienced in strong team building and collaboration skills
• Organized and focused on time management, customer engagement, and able to work through team dynamics and personnel issues
• A self-starter capable of making decision with overall project budget and schedule in mind
• Capable of managing a team performing many independent tasks in a hybrid work environment
• Highly proficient in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring
• Able to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills to coordinate collaboration across engineering teams

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 leadership experience
• Significant direct experience in the field of Software Engineering as well as program management
• SW development background including experience with Python, C++, Bash Shell Scripting, or Perl
• Significant experience with design, build, deployment, and aftermarket service of standard commercial software products
• Experience in design, development, implementation, or operation of Spacecraft Ground Software systems
• Strong experience in producing software architecture documentation
• Significant experience with NGC customers/programs/processes
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOD Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Salary Range: $151,900 - $227,900

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.