Software Engineering Manager 1

Software Engineering Manager 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as a Software Engineering Manager 1 to support the execution of cutting edge architecture and framework software engineering programs.

The Software Engineering Manager 1 will support the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). This is a dual-role technical manager position. Management duties will require tasking and coordination of approximately 4-6 staff, as well as process and resource co-ordination with functional homeroom management. The manager will also be expected to perform program technical support. It is anticipated that given the size of the functional team, the split between technical and functional management duties will be on average approximately 90% technical / 10% functional. The direct program support may include technical activities such as IPT leadership and / or any other appropriate technical function.

As a member of the leadership team you will be :

• Managing a team of 4-6 technical staff. Functional management responsibilities include staffing support / allocation, performance and compensation management, and career goals development.
• Supporting the software life cycle engineering execution to include design, development, test / integration, and deployment / sustainment activities.
• Accountable to stakeholders and program managers for project status reviews, impediments / roadblock resolution, and the overall engineering / product quality execution.
• Partnering with the program management office to ensure successful execution while accounting for cost, schedule, and resources management targets.
• Providing technical leadership to the execution team to ensure that best practices as well as the applicable engineering processes and procedures are fully and adequately implemented.
• Supporting the implementation of a sustainable continuous improvement.
• Supporting the development and implementation of a critical skills growth strategy focused on building world class execution teams.

Basic Qualifications for Software Engineering Manager 1 :

Preferred Qualifications for Software Engineering Manager 1 :

Primary Level Salary Range : $124,000.00 - $186,000.00 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.