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Software Manager 2

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In-Office
Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
154K-231K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
154K-231K Annually
Senior level
Leads a software engineering team supporting targeting systems. Responsibilities include managing technical, cost, and schedule performance; developing staffing plans; recruiting and mentoring employees; overseeing training and performance management; reviewing organizational metrics; and supporting delivery of technical solutions and software engineering artifacts. The role requires strong software engineering lifecycle knowledge, Agile embedded software experience, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead small-to-medium technical teams.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission! 


Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks to fill a Manager Level 2 Software and Digital Technologies (SWDT) position for a front-line manager in our Targeting Systems product line at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. The selected candidate will report to the Targeting Department Manager in SWDT supporting the Rolling Meadows, IL site. Minimal travel is expected.


The successful manager will:

  • Be responsible for driving strong technical, cost, and scheduling performance in support of division contracts.
  • Be responsible for staffing projections and execute staffing plans in accordance with staffing projections.
  • Be responsible for regular communication with direct employees, including increasing inclusion and engagement, mentoring and career development, employee training, and performance management.
  • Be accountable for recruiting talent, to include candidates for entry-level positions as well as experienced candidates for mid and senior-level positions.
  • Be responsible for reviewing organizational metrics with applicable program and organizational leadership.

This position will be full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline with a minimum of 8 years related Software Engineering experience or MS degree with 6+ years related Software Engineering experience. 
  • Experience and depth of understanding in software engineering principles, and the full engineering lifecycle, including Agile for embedded software engineering.
  • High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.
  • Experience leading small-to-medium technical teams in successful delivery of technical solutions, engineering artifacts, and operational software.
  • US citizenship
  • Must be able to obtain full secret clearance prior to starting. 
     

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline with 5 years’ experience in an agile environment
  • Applied knowledge of Product Line Management.
  • Ability to connect the company’s capabilities to existing and potential customers to support business development.

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00

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.

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