At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for an Embedded Software Manager 2 to join our team in Baltimore, MD.

This role will align to our Airborne Multifunction Sensors business area supporting real-time embedded systems for Airborne Radar Platforms including countermeasures, battle space awareness, Real time radar processing, Aerial target detection and tracking, cognitive and adaptive electronic warfare, and much more!

Summary of role: As the Software manager you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver new software or upgrade existing products.   As well as responsible for the leadership of managing people, executing performance reviews, staffing programs, and career development of employees.

Software manager plans, directs and coordinates all activities related to the software team:

• Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components

• Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate

• Drive sustainable continuous improvement, including by collating and deriving insights from data

• Generate proposal and estimates inputs for new work

• Act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) using Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology

• Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and the Agile Development Plan (ADP)

• Coordinate with other disciplines when needed such as Systems and Hardware

• Candidate must have strong communication and people leadership skills

Software managers also manage a group of up to 12 direct reports:

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 3 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Experience as a Software Engineering / Development Team Leader

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Linux and VxWorks

• Management of budget for technical activities

• Software Development and/or Software Engineering background with an Agile/DevSecOps mindset and experience with real-time embedded systems

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.