Manager Software Engineering 3 (Department Manager) at Northrop Grumman

Requisition ID: R10161464

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Software Engineering Department Manager, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located on site Melbourne, FL.

This Department Manager reports directly to the Global Surveillance Software Center Engineering Director. You will be responsible for the software engineers across the entire program lifecycle.  You will be responsible for Software Development in accordance with Sector Engineering procedures, plans staffing requirements and is the primary interface to the Software Directorate to ensure staffing needs are met. You will set operating objectives and provide mentorship to first line Section Managers based on Engineering goals, objectives, and company policy.

A successful candidate will have the qualities and essential functions:

• Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees.
• Provides ownership for the people, processes, and tools that support divisions and programs achieve their missions.
• Accountability for recruiting, staffing and retaining talent to deliver on the objectives.
• Supporting proposal work, independent technical reviews, program standup and audits, and special assignments on an as needed basis
• Owning and leading improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention of top talent
• Mentor, develop, and train your section managers, and overall employee base.
• Coordinates modification records for management control
• Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor.
• Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.
• Interface with all levels of leadership to maintain and exceed health and performance for all programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field / Computer Engineering or Software Engineering with 9 years of related professional/ military experience that includes a background in Software Engineering or a Masters Degree in a STEM related field with 7 years of related professional/ military experience that experience that includes a background in Software Engineering.  
• At least 5 years of software experience including Software Project Manager or Integrated Product Team Lead in Aerospace applications.
• Experience in Leadership and management of a large team.
• Experience in all phases of the Software Development lifecycles.
• Experience in planning staffing requirements.
• At least 5 years of management experience such as Section Manager, Staffing Manager, Assistant DM.
• Knowledge, experience and familiar with all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) that has been granted or renewed within the last 6 years or is under continuous evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in STEM related field and/or MBA with 18+ years software development experience.
• Understand NGAS Sector Engineering procedures.
• Experience as a Software Project Manager for teams greater than 50.
• Experience as a certified Agile Software Development Coach.
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Software Development processes, CMMI Level 3 or higher, AS9100, or DO-178.
• Experience in collaboration with other leads (SEIT, Avionics, Vehicle and Test) in a team-oriented environment to achieve program goals.
• Green or Black Belt Lean / Six Sigma training and experiences.
• Relevant experience from the Defense and/or Aeronautics industry.
• Active TS Clearance or Program Access.
• In depth understanding of NGAS Engineering processes.
• Excellent communication (written, oral, and presentation) and engagement skills.

Salary Range: $156,000 - $234,000
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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.