Northrop Grumman Space Sector (NGSS), Rolling Meadows, IL Engineering Organization is searching for qualified candidates to support a high-performing team of Embedded Software and FPGA Design Engineers involved with creation of innovative embedded solutions for government military customers.
The position is dual-role with an approximately 80/20 split between two primary functions: Development Manager and Functional Manager.
As a Development Manager, the position serves the engineering organization and the Space Sector divisions representing Software and Digital Technologies (SWDT). This position is an interface for programs within the organization and has responsibility for managing and executing the success of those programs.
As a Functional Manager, this position will provide front-line management of up to 20 engineers supporting various programs within the organization.
The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills and will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
The position will report to the Department Manager, Software and Controls in Rolling Meadows, IL.
This position requires all applicants to be U.S. Citizens and possess active or current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. The position also requires active TS/SCI to start and will be contingent on a candidate obtaining proper clearances.
What You'll Get to Do
Development program responsibilities will include
Program/project management in the business unit, including performance monitoring, support, risk management, and reporting Technical Program execution, including scope, cost, and schedule performance
IPT Leadership
Ensuring and monitoring quality of work products
Program task management, team guidance, & staffing
Proposal team representation for Embedded Software and Firmware: creating BOEs, responding to ROMs, RFPs, writing tech volumes.
Ensuring adherence to Engineering process, leveraging or creating best practices
Functional responsibilities will include
Setting, monitoring, & reviewing goals
Providing timely, constructive, sincere performance feedback on a regular basis
Executing performance appraisal activity
Facilitating team meetings and frequently leveraging all communication mediums
Promoting organizational initiatives such as the NGC Playbook
Nurturing dedicated teams to execute organizational improvement initiatives
Coordinating training & career development for team members
Forecasting of work load for the department
Supporting talent acquisition activity
Working with Human Resources to mediate & resolve personnel issues
Collaborating with on-site Mission Systems SWDT counterparts to ensure cross-sector commonality
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree +8 years of experience in a related STEM field; Master’s degree +6 years of experience; PhD +3 years of experience; or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree
Experience executing the engineering project life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, validation, verification, and sustainment
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in the Defense industry or equivalent commercial experience with Program Management/Project
Management duties, including operating under cost and schedule constraints
Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and developing cross functional teams of varying degrees of skill on complex technical projects
Demonstrated interest in process improvement initiatives
Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors
Working knowledge of Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
Understanding of embedded C/C++ software development, low level drivers, and RTOS development
US Citizenship and Active or Current Top Secret security clearance required at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Engineering (Computer, Systems, Electrical), Computer Science, Engineering Management, or related field
15 years of applicable experience in an engineering field, management experience
Experience with digital signal processing
Experience managing and/or developing SDR-based embedded systems
Experience deriving and driving system and software requirements
Experience in cross-discipline Agile product development
Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment
Applied knowledge of Product Line Management
Ability to connect the company’s capabilities to existing and potential customers to support business development
Previous (can be early career) experience developing embedded software systems
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Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
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.
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.
