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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

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 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.

Are you interested in defining possible? **Northrop Grumman Mission Systems** is seeking a candidate with outstanding leadership skills to fill a **Cyber Software Engineering Manager 1** position within the **Engineering and Sciences (E&S)** organization.

What You’ll get to Do:

This position will be located in **Chantilly, VA** supporting the SIGINT Technology Center (STC) within the Strategic Intelligence & Data Exploitation (SIDE) Operating Unit. The STC is where technology and teamwork come together to meet the unique needs of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The STC is comprised of multiple mission-focused programs with projects ranging from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) SIGINT payload and data link development to OCONUS/CONUS mission/maintenance support. STC tasks include system design, engineering development, system integration, hands-on build and test, software development, field operations and maintenance, training, and production.

This role requires a strong technical leader who can balance engineering leadership and technical contributions. The qualified candidate will lead a high-performing team providing engineering solutions for multiple mission-focused programs with projects ranging from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) SIGINT payload and data link development, to OCONUS/CONUS mission/maintenance support. The qualified candidate will also be an individual contributor working approximately 90% in an engineering capacity directly on programs. Management responsibilities include administrative functions such as employee communication, employee engagement, performance management, mentoring and career development, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues. Additional technical management responsibilities include employee skills development, strategic hiring, labor forecasting and planning, program technical execution through close collaboration with program and business management, and balancing employee needs with business goals.

This position requires onsite work in the Chantilly facility with the option for flexible work schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Serve as a technical leader within the organization, guiding system engineering efforts across diverse program.

+ Manage and develop a team of engineers, fostering innovation and ensuring successful program execution.

+ Develop software system architectures based on evolving mission needs, emerging technologies, operational environment, and schedule milestones.

+ Work with stakeholders to design, build, and maintain mission critical systems.

+ Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components.

+ Lead and contribute to the design, development, and fielding of complex system solutions.

+ Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems.

+ Ensure compliance with industry and company standards, requirements, and best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Must have a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent STEM discipline

+ Minimum of 5 Years of experience with a bachelor's degree; Minimum of 3 Years with master's degree; Minimum of 1 Years experience with PhD

+ Willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

+ Experience throughout the entire software development lifecycle; requirements gathering, design, implementation, test, and deployment

+ Proficient in C/C++ and Java Development

+ Proficient in Unix/Linux Operating System

+ Experience scripting (i.e. Python, Bash, etc.)

+ Experience Low-level debugging

+ Demonstrated technical and people leadership of diverse and inclusive teams

+ Experience working in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously

+ Demonstrated success working well within a team environment and adapting quickly to change

+ Time management skills and a proven ability to follow through with commitments

+ Strong written, oral communication, and organizational skills

+ Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

+ Broad ISR mission area experience

+ Program management, functional management, and customer management skills

+ Prior experience leading technical teams or managing individual contributors

+ Experience developing and communicating software architecture constructs

+ Experience with deriving software requirements

+ Experience briefing technical material to customers at milestone events (PDR, CDR, etc.)

+ Knowledge of modern wireless communication systems

+ Knowledge of RF system components & functions

+ Knowledge of hardware and functions of SIGINT/EW systems and workflows

+ Hardware integration experience

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 ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range: $129,900.00 - $194,900.00

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.