Software Architect - Staff Software Engineer - Ng Space Systems

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Lynwood
Posted on: November 20, 2022

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10070943Category: EngineeringLocation: Manhattan Beach, California, United States of AmericaCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SCITelecommute: No Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions 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.DescriptionThe Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems 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!We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer / Staff Software Engineer to support the Ground program in a software development lead capacity. This position can be filled at any of our Redondo Beach, CA, Morrisville, NC, Aurora, CO, Fairfax, VA, or Linthicum, MD offices.What you'll get to do?A sector priority program is on contract to deliver the ground segment for a restricted space program. This work will span command and control, mission planning and scheduling, mission processing, and system infrastructure. We have anticipated future growth to deliver additional ground capabilities.As the Software Architect Lead on this program, you willPlay a critical role in designing the software architecture for the Ground Segment to be implemented across multiple Independent Product TeamsOwn, maintain, clearly communicate and enforce SW Development processesFacilitate coordination across multiple SW teamsSupport leadership meetings and program boards such as ERB, CCB and customer working groupSupport creation and maintenance of the software roadmap/schedule of future development workLead SW responses to impact RFCs, ECPs and study effortsManage SW staffing and Interview SW developer candidatesGather and Report SW development process metricsBasic Qualifications for Staff Software Engineer (T05):14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline; 12 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; 9 years of experience with a PhDWorking knowledge of software engineering principles and processesDemonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approachesActive TS/SCI clearancePreferred Qualifications:Experience with Agile developmentEffectively communicate and present to project and program management, other technical managers and customersFamiliarity and direct experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and conceptsFamiliarity with open software standards and task management standardsExcellent technical writing and team building skillsSalary Range: $156,000 USD $234,000 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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