Manager Software Engineering 2

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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Manager Software Engineering 2 (S02) position. The selected candidate will be responsible for the functional management of the software engineering personnel under the NGAS Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) and Common Products Software Department. The selected candidate will solve difficult programs while demonstrating professionalism and leading by example. Will build or maintain diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members. Will have knowledge and understanding of standard NGAS software engineering processes. Will have time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities. This position will be in El Segundo, CA. Duties Include: Conducting performance assessments, staffing, employee development, communication meetings, disciplinary actions, compensation adjustments, training & educational oversight/ approval, and other routine personnel issues. Responsible for establishing common processes and practices in cooperation with colleague managers across the sector. Develop requirements and negotiate with the customer where needed; develop designs and software in a team environment; and be able to provide technical guidance for junior engineers, provide leadership integrating software in a laboratory environment, and able to develop the complete documentation set required for the software life cycle. This role will work closely with program-assigned systems engineering, software development, and management professionals to ensure that the software lifecycle is accomplished with high quality and efficiency. Ability to track both the quality and timeliness of the organization’s products, and identification and remediation of potential issues before they become problems. Develop and manage detailed budgets and schedules and make work assignments for indirect tasking. All candidates must have a current and continuing full-time program assignment; this position is allocated for 15% of the successful candidate’s time, which fluctuates during the year due to business needs and the performance management cycle.