RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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's Defense Systems is looking for an Embedded  Software Engineering Manager  Level 2 located in Northridge, CA.  This role will be supporting some of our most advanced programs to include ARRGM/ER and the SiAW. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
   
This Embedded Software Engineering Manager role will be approximately 75% program & technical work and approximately 25% functional management work managing a segment of a program or a function. This role is responsible for the direct supervision & management of embedded software staff, and for providing objective-oriented directions to subordinates utilizing management guidelines & general policies.  This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size technical services-type contract
• Assignments received in objective oriented terms
• Full working knowledge of procedures and practices
• Overseeing projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group
• Interpreting and executing policies and procedures that directly impact team performance, morale, and effectiveness
• Recommending modifications to operating policies
• Ensuring that projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Functioning as an advisor to team members regarding tasks, projects, and operations
• Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts
• Conducting briefings and participating in technical meetings for internal/external representatives
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 8+ years of Software related experience - OR - Master's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 6+ years of Software related experience
• Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, embedded software development, and verification and validation at subsystem and system level
• Must have a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and control account monitoring
• Demonstrated software engineering, controls, or systems engineering leadership experience, preferably with experience in Space Flight Software or Simulation Software.
• Ability to form strong partnerships to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent discipline areas and program manager leadership.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance to start (citizenship required)
 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Demonstrated excellence in a technical leadership/management role with 15+ team members
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Working knowledge of Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, processes, and tools
• Demonstrated excellence in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, verification and validation at subsystem and system level or Demonstrated vehicle development, mission systems integration, ground and flight test validation experience
• Experience in successfully developing and integrating software and hardware solutions for space applications
• Experience in system and subsystem specification development including verification methodologies
• Experience implementing action plans based on metrics and/or root cause/corrective actions
• Hands-on technical experience with spacecraft or satellite related systems
• Proven experience leading technically diverse teams, possibly across multiple locations
• Experience with Space Flight Software, Simulation Software
Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,700.00The 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.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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-a08e659a-0ea7-484d-9718-9ddee258862e