Software Engineering Manager 1 (Top Secret) - Space / Satellite Systems (Dulles, Va)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sterling
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10089142Category: EngineeringLocation: Dulles, VA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: Top SecretTelecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this positionShift: Days (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.We have an opening for a Manager of Software Engineering to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Spacec organization. This position will be located in Dulles, VA. This position can be completed via a Hybrid work schedule, coming into the office as required.What You'll Get To Do:You will fill a part-time functional Section Manager role and be responsible for managing a team of 10 15 software engineersUnderstand the customer and mission needs to apply expertise in debugging/resolving Ground Software issuesTroubleshoot satellite command and control software that utilizes service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilitiesLeverage experience to assist with designing software architectures for customers based on requirementsCollaborate with product owners, users, and other software developersProvide software support during critical mission operations, such as spacecraft launches, ground software anomalies, and Rendezvous Proximity OperationsConfigure new systems for space programs, including installations and upgrades of Ground SoftwareTo be successful in this role you should:Be knowledgeable about Spacecraft Command and Control concepts including: satellite telemetry streams, manual and automated or script-based commanding, interfaces of a variety of front-end processing equipment, end-to-end satellite control including command and telemetry database and flight table managementHave experience with strong team building and collaboration skillsBe organized and focused on time management, customer engagement, and able to work through team dynamics and personnel issuesBe a self-starter capable of making decision with overall project budget and schedule in mindBe capable of managing a team performing many independent tasks in a hybrid work environment Basic Qualifications:BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM degree with 5+ years of experience. Have significant, direct experience in the field of Software Engineering, as well as program managementStrong experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux or other Linux distributionsHigh proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.Significant experience with design, build, deployment, and aftermarket service of standard commercial software products.Strong experience in producing software architecture documentation.US Citizenship is required for this position as well as an active Top Secret Clearance.Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with MAESTRO Command and Control Software.Experience in design, development, implementation, or operation of Spacecraft Ground Software systems.SW development background, including experience with C, C++, Bash Shell Scripting, Perl or Python.Active DOD TS Clearance with SCI eligibilityThe Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:MedicalDental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee DiscountsFlexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.Link: www.Northropgrumman.Com/benefitsTagsNGFeaturedJobs#LI-S-70Space SystemNoVASpaceDIVSEMMIC#LI-BC1NGIS-SSEngineering" Salary Range: $123,200 USD $184,800 USDEmployees 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. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.Saferfederalworkforce.Gov/contractors/.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 most positions.

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