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Northrop Grumman Corp.

Manager Software Engineering 1

warner robins, GA

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Northrop Grumman Corp. lists this Manager Software Engineering 1 opportunity in warner robins, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Employment Conditions

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Software Engineering Manager 1 at its campus in Warner Robins, GA. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical ability and leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance.

As the Software Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver new software or upgrade existing products. You will also be responsible for the leadership of managing people, executing performance reviews, staffing programs, and career development of employees. Our engineering teams provide world‑class engineering solutions to the sustainment and modernization of mission systems for our customers. The programs include development, sustainment, and IR&D programs for systems that include aircraft self‑protection systems, radar, and avionics. This position is a dual role position encompassing both technical leadership and performance as well as people leadership.

Position Responsibilities

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 to CSCI 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 and modern software strategies for their team.

Candidate may assist software engineering department manager in reviewing proposals, white papers, and other new business initiatives.

Lead a small software engineering team that supports multiple programs: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 flowdown and direction from upper management and the organization.

May assist software engineering department manager in executing, updating, and maintaining department procedures.

Support organizational engineering initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline

Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant technical experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant technical experience with M.S degree.

Proficient in C/C++ and/or Ada programming language

Proficient in all areas of formal software lifecycle process from requirements to formal testing

Interest in being a technical leader as well as a people manager.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance per business requirements. US Citizenship is a requirement.

Must be able to work at location in Warner Robins, GA.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a lead engineer on software projects

Experience in object‑oriented analysis and design

Experience programming in Ada

Experience using JIRA/Bitbucket and Smart Git

Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) principles

Active Secret Security Clearance

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 – $172,300.00

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.

EEO Statement

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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warner robins, GA, 31099, US

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