This position is a dual role position encompassing both technical contribution (Software Engineer – 80%) and people leadership (Section Manager – 20%).
Position Responsibilities
People Leadership
Functional Management of 12-18 engineers on GWS GFC (Space Systems Missile Defense Integration (MDI) Business Unit Program):
Set attainable goals.
Execute performance reviews.
Guide the employees regarding career development.
Support teams or individuals to improve performance and achieve goals through coaching and mentoring.
Provide flow down and direction from upper management and the organization.
Facilitate information flow and communication.
Conflict resolution.
Support organizational engineering initiatives.
Technical Performance
Candidate will contribute technically to our current software programs. Technical responsibilities will include:
Develop, modify, and maintain software using software engineering best practices and standards.
Participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, software development, unit testing, integration, and formal system testing.
Apply technical expertise in solving complex software and integration problems.
Candidate will be a thought leader for software engineering practices.
Candidate may assist software engineering department manager in reviewing proposals, white papers, and other new business initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants must have a technical performance role currently in place within the GFC team.
Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or Math or Physics or an equivalent STEM discipline with 8 years of experience - or Master's Degree and 6 years of experience
Background in one or both
Proficient in developing software in object-oriented programming languages such as C++ or Java, or C or Ada programming language. or/and
a strong background in systems engineering (requirements)
Proficient in all areas of formal software lifecycle process from requirements to formal testing.
Interest in being a technical contributor as well as a people manager.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Active US Government Secret clearance
Strong understanding of agile principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science /or a STEM discipline.
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.
