US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionJoin 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Section Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our System Integration, Test and Evaluation (SIT) Organization.
This leadership role is located in Melbourne, Florida.The Section Manager will be working closely with the Department Manager and fellow Section Managers to implement department initiatives, ensuring successful planning and execution of program test engineering activities and collaborating with programs to satisfy staffing needs and providing operations support.
Additionally, the manager serves as liaison between SIT and its internal and external customers.
You will manage a dynamic team of 10 to 18 engineers executing software, integration, and system test throughout the lifecycle of an IFC (Integrated Functional Capability).Key Responsibilities:Functional responsibilitiesSupport the annual salary review and promotion process.Mentor and develop the next generation of technical and project leadership.Improve and enforce software and test engineering processes and procedures.Maintain the Software Test Team’s staffing by conducting interviews and selecting the best candidate for the job.Technical responsibilities:Track, analyze and report on Laboratory Software Test teams’ cost, schedule, and project performance.Responsible for day-to-day operations required to run a high-performance development team of software engineers.Assess productivity, goals, objectives, and customer satisfaction and manage all aspects of their software test team’s development.Provide timely resource forecasts to IPT/functional organizations and assures proper staffing is in place to execute the SOW, while maintaining an integrated schedule.Drive process rigor and ensure compliance to meet company, program and security requirements.Ensure successful planning and execution of program test engineering activities.We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do.
You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners.
You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development.
You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.
You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work.
You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.To learn more about our hiring process for manager positions, please view our “Selecting the Best Qualified Managers” video: www.northropgrumman.com/SQMVideoBasic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of professional/military experience, or a Master’s degree and 5 years of professional/military experience.2 Years of prior leadership/management experienceMust have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and ability to maintain the DoD Secret level security clearanceMust be able to obtain and maintain a Special Access Programs (SAP) clearanceExperience leading an Agile development Software teamPreferred Qualifications: Experience in several of the following areas: Systems development experience; Knowledge of architectures, Communications, Data links, Computer networks, Sensors, System test, Software integration, Cloud Development, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) Simulations, and/or Test AutomationMaster’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management or MBAExtensive knowledge of SIT processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasks at the Melbourne siteCurrent DoD Top Secret/SCI level security clearanceCurrent Program AccessAutomated Test ExperienceCost Account Management experienceExcellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and managementExperience as a Scrum Master for cross-functional teamsSalary Range: $123,900.00
– $185,900.00Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority.
With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate.
As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/), we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date.
Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement.
Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of their start date.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
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