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 you by 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 you to join our team as an Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD.
This position is in the Airborne Multifunction Sensors, Engineering and Sciences Organization supporting Emerging Capabilities Development. Emerging Capabilities Development drives the maturation and development of forward-leaning solutions and products, transition of advanced capabilities and acceleration of technological business relationships. Our team provides technical skills, technologies, and processes to affordably develop, design, produce and sustain architecture across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to our customers.
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
Candidates must have strong communication and people leadership skills
Software managers also manage a group of up to 15 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 Flowdown and direction from upper management and the organization
This position is contingent upon a successful DoD Secret clearance transfer and the ability to obtain a Special Access Program clearance prior to starting
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 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 required
An active DoD Secret clearance
The ability to obtain a Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start
5 years of experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader
5 years of experience acting as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and using an Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Linux or VxWorks operating systems
Board support software experience
Management of budget for technical activities
Experience generating proposals and estimates inputs for new work
Prior software functional management experience (executing performance appraisals, staffing allocations, software process leadership, and career goals development)
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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read LessIntroduction for Northrop Grumman
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. 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.
Introduction for Mission Systems
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 you to join our team as a Senior Principal Information Systems Administration Generalist based out of Tampa, Florida as part of our Site Support team.
Please Note:
Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.What You'll get to Do
Responsibilities
Coordinate and perform hardware integration, relocation, and periodic maintenance in Department of Defense (DoD) and DoD accredited Government and contractor facilitiesEngage directly with customers on-site to assess requirements and communicate the program's capabilities and limitationsDetermine the necessary equipment to integrate into the customer's local infrastructurePrepare detailed trip summaries, proposed material lists, and tail circuit diagrams for engineering review before material acquisitionPrepare documentation associated with new sites and expansion of existing sitesKeep customers informed via service requests and shipping dataDrive continuous improvement across Site Support processesProvide leadership, direction, and mentoring to other Site Support employeesCollaborate with different teams across the program to discuss, analyze or resolve usability issues and work on projects.Basic Qualifications
Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of IT experience is required.US CitizenshipActive Top Secret / SCI security clearance to be considered. TS/SCI clearance must be in place by the start date and must stay in place through employment.Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date (example: Security+ CE)Experience in a leadership or supervisory roleMust be able to work standing and lift 50bsPreferred Qualifications
Understanding of and be able to manage the lifecycle management principles for a secure computer network's hardware and software requirement. This will include:Managing the tracking of basic hardware maintenance schedules for a complex distributed network architectureMust be knowledgeable of the complexities of dealing with both software & hardware license and warranty issues. This includes cost evaluations and variationsModerate understanding of computer networks and the OSI model. A firm understanding of layer 1 for the purposes of connectivity and troubleshooting is essentialExperience with Cisco network equipment (Cisco certifications a plus)Experience deploying computer equipment in non-familiar workspacesGeneral knowledge of supply chain and product integrity conceptsExperience with IT procurement issues and supply chain integrityExperience in shipping and receiving equipment and the use of DD1149 formPrimary Level Salary Range: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read LessAt 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 you to join us as a Mission Assurance Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA in the heart of Silicon Valley! This position is fully on-site (no remote or hybrid schedules).
As a Mission Assurance professional for Quality and Mission Assurance, you are first and foremost committed to treating all people with respect. You model personal growth and are a feverish champion for continuous development both personally and for your team. You are someone that always chooses to act with integrity and you believe that high ethical and moral standards characterize who you are by the things you choose to do. You are someone that chooses to enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results all while also satisfying the needs of both your internal and external customers. You have a track record that proves you know how to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that will attract, retain, and encourage diverse and engaged talent. You choose to build trusted and valued partner relationships and you're effective at verbal and written communications. You choose to deliver perfection, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change. You lastly, but certainly not least consistently work to ensure your team and the teams you support are armed with the information and tools needed for optimal performance. If this description describes you and you wish to join a fast-paced team that builds and executes strategies that result in sustainable value creation then we need you on our team!
What You'll Get to Do:
Interpret customer technical and MA requirements, as well as internal quality requirements, and ensure these requirements are integrated into program plans, quality plans, specifications, and product drawings.Ensure program contract requirements are flowed down internally and to suppliers.Ensure compliance with contract program, quality, organizational, and industry alert requirements.Represent Mission Assurance at various program reviews and review boards including but not limited to Configuration Control Boards (CCB), Material Review Board (MRB), Program Management Reviews (PMR), Design/Peer Reviews, Manufacturing/Test Readiness Reviews and Corrective Action Boards (CAB).Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in placeDrive solutions to technical and process problems with cross-functional teamsResponsible for developing Basis of Estimates to ensure sufficient Quality oversight on key Development and Sustainment captures and programs.Drive concepts like Design Quality, Cost of Quality, FMEA and similar measures designed to help drive improvement.Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis, and Problem-Solving activities on program-specific, quality system and business system deficiencies.Perform statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specificationsAssess program performance and risks; develop handling plans for Quality risks and opportunities. Support the development, implementation and maintenance of quality policy and procedures within the Quality Management System (QMS) including supporting external audits and performing internal audits to assess conformance.Review practices, procedures and processes seeking avenues to improve efficiency and effectiveness and reduce risk to product quality and personnel.Provide oversight in discrepancy review and failure investigations, as well as cause and corrective action determinations. Analyze and interpret trends and execute improvements on key metrics.This position may be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level, depending on candidate experience.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Mission Assurance Engineer:
A Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality, Quality Engineering, Program Management, Engineering Management or Manufacturing; (OR 3 or more years of experience with a Master's degree).Experience with quality engineering principles, manufacturing operations, product inspection, test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, defect analysis, inspection methods, control of nonconforming material, product sell off, shipping and product support as they apply to quality.Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.The ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearanceU.S. citizenship requiredBasic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer:
A Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Quality, Quality Engineering, Program Management, Engineering Management or Manufacturing; (OR 6 or more years of experience with a Master's degree).Experience with quality engineering principles, manufacturing operations, product inspection, test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, defect analysis, inspection methods, control of nonconforming material, product sell off, shipping and product support as they apply to quality.Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.The ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearanceU.S. citizenship requiredPreferred Qualifications for Both Levels:
A BS Degree in an engineering discipline with Master's degree in an engineering or management field.Defense Industry experience as a Program or Project Manager, Quality Manager, Engineering Manager or Manufacturing ManagementLean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification to help drive continuous improvement.CAM/Earned Value certification.Current, active Secret Clearance, or higher or ability to acquire a Department of Defense Secret clearance.Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read LessAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future; and have a lot of 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, but they are also making history.
The Network Operations, Sustainment, Support and Modernization (N-OSSM) Operating Unit is looking for a Reliability Engineer to join our team based out of San Diego, CA. As a Reliability Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, Dev Sec Ops and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
What you will get to do:
The responsibilities include management interfaces with manufacturing, logistics support, design engineering, quality assurance, and test teams; coordination with other reliability programs; and key participants in the systems engineering organization. The Senior Principal Reliability Engineer will interface between the reliability organization and other functional elements of the programs, as well as with other reliability related disciplines and will define the resources needed, to perform reliability requirements.
Key duties and responsibilities:
• As a Reliability Engineer, you will provide reliability subject matter expert advice on assigned programs.
• Participate in reliability engineering reviews.
• Liaison with other reliability engineers and programs to ensure best practice and share knowledge.
• Provide advice to Systems Engineers regarding their responsibilities in accordance with the Reliability Program.
• Conduct independent reliability analysis as deemed necessary.
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines.
Basic Qualifications:
• 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, FRACAS, FMEA/FMECA or related Reliability Engineering work
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain SAP security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Practical hands-on experience performing: Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, FRACAS, ESS, Reliability Testing, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA/FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis, sparing analysis, and related engineering work.
Experience with Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Modeling
Experience in completing detailed risk analysis.
Experience in completing Basis of Estimates (BOE).
Current Active SAP security clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read Less