Software Engineering Manager 1 (Top Secret) 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 are seeking a Software Engineering manager for our Tactical Space Systems Division. The primary location for this role is in Dulles, VA.

What You'll Get To Do:

• You will be expected to fill a part-time functional Section Manager role and will be responsible for managing a team of ~10 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/have:

• 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 decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind.
• Capable of managing a team performing many independent tasks in a hybrid work environment.
• Exceptional leadership skills to coordinate collaboration across engineering teams.
• High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring.
• 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.
• SW development background, including experience with C++, Python, Bash Shell Scripting, and/or Perl.
• Strong experience in producing software architecture documentation.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM degree, 3+ years of experience, and significant direct experience in the field of Software Engineering, as well as program management.
• Active DOD Top Secret.
• US Citizenship is required for this position.

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed planets. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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
• Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

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Salary Range: $126,600 - $189,800

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.