Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Relocation assistance may be available. Secret clearance required to start. Travel: 10% of the time.
About the role
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. 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to lead a cross-discipline engineering team, manage cost accounts across one or more programs, and serve as a primary interface with Engineering and Program Management. The selected candidate will operate in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, a wide variety of technical and leadership responsibilities, and a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during a program’s EMD phase
- Develop and execute to project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts
- Lead staffing efforts for each team, ensuring appropriate skill mix and coverage
- Plan and coordinate bench time priorities across engineering program initiatives
- Manage and maintain Jira boards to track progress and issues, documenting and resolving blockers impacting team performance
- Maintain and communicate delivery schedules
- Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts
- Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership
- Work with suppliers and articulate project requirements
- Brief internal and external customer leadership on progress of work assigned
This position may be contingent based on anticipated contract award and funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field with 12 years of related experience, Master’s degree with 10 years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 8 years of related experience
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance; active Secret is required to start
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) is required; candidates must obtain SAP prior to starting
- Must be able to maintain Secret clearance and SAP for continued employment
- 2 years of experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects
- 8 years of experience with real-time embedded software
- 10 years of experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on an EMD program as a systems or software engineer
- Demonstrated knowledge of radar mode development
- Fluency with developing and executing project schedules
- Experience with Atlassian tool suite
- Proficient in using advanced MS Excel macros, functions, and pivots
Pay
Primary level salary range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business