Software Systems Engineering Department Manager 3 - 16356

Software Systems Engineering Department Manager 3

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Software Systems Engineering Department Manager 3. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama or Colorado Springs, Colorado and will support the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division.

What You'll Get To Do

• This selected candidate will be responsible for a department within the Software Engineering organization, focusing on Software Systems Engineering, and will report directly to the SDS Software Engineering Director.
• You will set operating objectives and provide mentorship to Functional Home Room (FHR) Section Managers (SMs) based on Engineering goals, objectives, and company policy.
• Provide oversight and assistance to multiple business areas within the division portfolio (Sentinel / GBSD, ICBM Sustainment and Advanced Programs); to provide the people, skills, and processes for successful achievement of program goals.
• As the Department Manager, you will be responsible for managing planning, risk, project performance, schedule, technical quality, and addressing technical or operational problems when necessary. Will assist engineers and program staff to develop and maintain talent within the organization.
• Have frequent contact with equivalent level managers and programs to maintain and exceed health and performance for all programs.
• The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers ranging across one or more of the following engineering disciplines : Command & Control Systems, Launch Systems, Facility Infrastructure, and ICBM Sustainment.

Essential Functions

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including :

This position's standard work schedule is a 9 / 80. The 9 / 80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Primary Level Salary Range : $170,000.00 - $267,700.00

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 an Equal Opportunity 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.