Manager, Software Engineering (Remote)

Northrop Grumman - Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Manager

Remote - Melbourne, FL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Software Functional Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman will lead a team in the development and management of software for airborne applications, ensuring adherence to safety and flight-critical coding standards. This role involves overseeing the software development life cycle, collaborating with various engineering teams, and making strategic decisions that impact the organization's operations and credibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain software for airborne applications using software engineering best practices and standards.
• Participate in the full life-cycle of software development including C/C++ coding to flight/safety critical coding standards, unit testing, and software integration testing.
• Collaborate closely with Software, System, and Test Engineers to ensure a testable product is being developed.
• Make recommendations for design, process improvements, and data collection.
• Ensure consistency and quality of software products.
• Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results and provide direction to resolve priorities.
• Make decisions that impact the organization's credibility, operations, and services.
• Assess staffing needs and work with the respective IPT to address those needs.
• Partner with the program software manager and IPT leads to establish personal program and functional goals, and perform performance evaluations and merit adjustments for subordinates.
• Acquire necessary computers, equipment, and tools for subordinates to perform their work.
• Generate training plans based on program and subordinate needs.
• Provide regular updates on company and organizational status to the group and represent the Software Engineering organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in software development, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in software development.
• At least 5 years of experience with all phases of the software development process.
• At least 5 years of experience in C/C++ or other OOP languages.
• Current active Secret DoD Security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience working in a DevOps culture with continuous integration/continuous deliveries.
• Demonstrated leadership of engineering personnel on a Northrop Grumman Corporation program.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business