Job: UCAS-D Software Engineering Manager 2
Posted: 05/21/2012
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: 11007780
Job Type: Engineering/Architecture Aviation/Aerospace
Jobing Description
Location: California-El Segundo
Note: This requisition is for NGAS Aerospace Engineering Re-Org purposes only - OnlyNGAS employees will be considered.
This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as the individual's current program responsibilities on UCAS-D software development or testing. This position will be thethird of three functional managers that will report to the Manager of the Tactical UAV Software organization under the Software Engineering Directorate in the newly defined engineering organization. This is a part-time Functional management position that will be shared with the candidate's project direct assignment. It is expected that the Functional management role will consume 10% to 20% of the candidate's daily time. He / She will be one of the functional managers responsible for the day-to-day management of the program's Software group consisting of 20+ engineers. The candidate will be responsible for assessing staffing needs, current as well as projected and working with the respective IPT to address those needs. He / She will also be responsible for supporting recruitment activities including the creation of requisitions, conducting interviews, and approving offers. He / She will work with the program software manager and IPT leads in establishing personal program and functional goals as well as performing performance evaluations and merit adjustments for subordinates. The candidate will provide their subordinates with career development recommendations, mentoring, discipline, as necessary. He/ She will acquire the necessary computers, equipment and tools to enable their subordinates to perform their work. He/ She will generate training plans based on the program and their subordinates' needs. It is expected that the candidate will provide their group with regular flow down of company and organizational status and appropriately represent and be a spokesperson for the Software Engineering organization to their group, assigned project, and the company. Note: This position is in El Segundo, CA.
Skills / Requirements
Basic Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer Science/Engineering or related technical field) with a minimum ofnine years experience in software development applications. The candidate needs to have lead or management experience in a team environment. The candidate should have relevant experience from the Defense and / or Aerospace industry, and be familiar with all phases of the software development life cycle, plus familiarity with Northrop Grumman Software Development processes. Candidates need to have excellent communication (written, oral, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Currently working on UCAS-D software development or testing. Experience managing or leading teams. Experience using Microsoft Project and an Earned Value Management System. Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Software Development processes and SEI CMMI Level 3, AS9100, or IEEE compliant software engineering practices. Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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