Director 1 - Software Design Implementation Lead

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems sector is looking for a Director 1, Software Engineering for Command and Launch Command and Control Software Design and Implementation lead. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah with an alternate location of Huntsville, AL. This is a leadership position with executive interactions internally and externally, and the successful candidate must display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman Value and Leadership behaviors. The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels of customer and executive leadership and should be able to coordinate geographically dispersed teams.

What You Will Get To Do:

Drive software engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting into the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division's Software Engineering organization. The Command and Control (C2) Software Design and implementation lead will:

• Participate in establishing and direct the implementation of integrated software engineering process across the C2 Organization, driving consistency and implementation across program/product teams at all national locations and multiple subcontractor locations.

• Participate in establishing and direct the implementation of software engineering processes used in the design and development of the SDS Division, at all levels of decomposition.

• Manage all aspects of process development and development across mission/weapon system engineering, subsystem/component software design engineering as well as nuclear surety and SDS program specific processes and enablers

• Ensure Software Engineering product quality and consistency and manage auditing and oversight functions, including metrics development and management.

• Interface closely with the product/program team leadership and implement systems engineering priorities for the team

• Lead and oversee all architectural scope for the C2 Software including:

• Command and Control of Launch systems

• Physical Security systems

• Cybersecurity

• Network management and monitoring

• Monitoring and Control

• Wing operations

• Work across product teams and the Command and Launch Segment to ensure that software design is consistent, holistic, robust, and maintainable across the Segment.

• Programmatic and technical execution, oversight & management for Command and Control hardware in the Command and Launch Segment to include commercial and custom software solutions.

• Ensure on time release of all software engineering, focusing on software design compliance and delivery

• Successfully deliver Command and Control software designs and implementations in support of the Sentinel Command and Launch Segment. Specifics include custom software, integration of COTS applications, and integration onto the hardware platforms

• Ensure Command and Control software meets requirements and successfully integrates with the rest of the weapon system (both internally to Command and Launch and to the other Sentinel Segments (S&T, AVE, SEIT, Digital Ecosystem) as required

• Ensure successful integration of supplier hardware solutions to the overall Command and Launch Segment

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to all levels of engineering staff

• Support segment allocation and coordination of hardware engineering resources across various efforts

• Provide support to various business development and capture efforts as required

• Ensure clear lines of communication with the customer regarding technical and programmatic topics of interest

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Horizontally integrate across Design Engineering directorate as well as members of the Engineering and Manufacturing Operations organization to ensure consistency of design engineering approach. This will help identify areas of opportunity to support upcoming challenges that are not currently being elevated.

• Provide independent review of portfolio software, hardware and deliverables, focused deep dives in program and product teams, as well as driving compliance to processes and procedures.

• Identify opportunities for and support of engagement activities across all programs.

• Identify and mentor high potential technical leaders.

• Provide advisement to all program leads (as required) and embedded resources.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM with at least 10 years of progressive engineering experience, or Master's and 8 years' of experience.

• 5+ years of experience formally leading engineering teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.

• 3+ years experience developing software using agile methodologies.

• 3+ years experience with EVMS on software development programs

• Active DoD Secret clearance, investigation must have been completed within last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience

• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or control account manager

• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships.

• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities

• Experience in working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needs

• Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds

• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations

• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner

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Salary Range: $181,000.00 - $300,100.00

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.

Employees 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 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.