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.
The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Microelectronics Design and Applications business pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefining the leading edge of exotic new technologies in computation, system security, and AI. Among our most challenging and exciting fields are Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Transformational Computing (TC). In AI we are developing capabilities to apply next generation AI and machine learning to NGMS solutions. In TC we are leveraging NG proprietary superconducting technologies to transform computing beyond Moore's Law and advance development of large-scale high performance computing systems. You will work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these solutions a reality.
Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) engineering is seeking Software Manager 3 to support organizational growth across the AI and TC business areas. The role will combine a substantial program management or technical leadership role along with department people leadership responsibilities. The manager will lead a multi-disciplined team of engineers and managers supporting activities within the MDA business units.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Manage functional team (or teams) of engineers and managers. Support employee development through technical tasking, performance evaluation, career development, and compensation planning.
- Execute in a direct contributor or leadership role for programs as a software, systems, test engineer or as a software architect.
- Development/programming of tools to improve pipeline efficiency, eliminate repetitive tasks, and implement new analysis tools/techniques.
- Provide advanced project and technical oversight for activities performed by the team. Brief executive management on plans and progress as required.
- Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers.
- Support department staffing initiatives in cooperation with Human Resource (HR) and Talent Acquisition (TA) partners.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 12+ years of related engineering experience (9+ with a MS, 7+ with a PhD).
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a engineering manager or/and program manager.
- Self-directed technical leader with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance per business requirements. US Citizenship is a prerequisite of this.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
- 5 years of experience leading a software development team.
- Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bit Bucket).
- Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader.
- Experience building diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching.
- Experience in Lean Agile hardware development.
- Currently possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
Salary Range: $172,500 - $258,700
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. 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 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.
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