Software Engineering Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nDescription:\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Space Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Manager 1 Software Engineering to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and will be on-site.\n\nPosition Overview:\n\nThis is an Engineering Software Manager - 1 role on the GWS IDT Product Team requiring an average of 20% of the successful candidate\u2019s effort and will be coupled with 80% technical responsibilities on the program.\n\nEssential Functions: \n\nThe Software Engineering Manager 1 responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:\n\n * Oversight of staffing, employee development, and continual improvement of engineering practices.\n\n * Applying strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance for yourself and your team.\n\n * Leading subordinate department managers in their support of engineering teams with a total organization size of 10+ team members.\n\n * Effective collaboration, communications, and problem solving.\n\n * Demonstrating a commitment to ethics \u0026 integrity and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.\n\n * Working with a variety of sites, stakeholders, and functions to achieve outstanding results.\n\n * The position is in Huntsville, AL and is located on a customer site at the Redstone Arsenal Gateway facility.\n\n\n\n\nThe selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * Applicants must have a current technical role on the GWS IDT Product Team to be considered for this position.\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline preferred from an accredited institution and 5 years of technical experience in any combination of Software Engineering, or Systems Integration and Test engineering or a related field, or a master\u2019s degree and 3 years of related experience or a PhD and 1 year of relevant experience.\n\n * Prior experience leading technical teams.\n\n * Working knowledge of staffing practices, engineering metrics, training resources, agile processes, and engineering tools.\n\n * Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.\n\n * Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Master\u2019s degree in a STEM discipline.\n\n * Knowledge of Missile Defense Systems and a Software Engineering discipline.\n\n * Proven technical management experience in an Integrated Product Team (IPT).\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Can Offer You:\n\nNorthrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company\u0027s success. The benefits available at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:\n\n\u00b7 Health Plan\n\n\u00b7 Savings Plan\n\n\u00b7 Paid Time Off\n\n\u00b7 Education Assistance\n\n\u00b7 Training and Development\n\n\u00b7 Flexible Work Arrangements\n\nhttps://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx\n\n#NGSpace\n\n#ALSpace\n\n#NGFeaturedJobs\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n