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Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for a Sentinel Software Engineering Manager 2 - 12653 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and supporting the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division.

The Wing Data Simulator project is developing a complex Software/Hardware modeling and simulation capability that will be used to test the GBSD weapon system. In this position you will be the technical lead of the WDS software team which includes leading senior engineers involved in developing software in a dynamic environment using the Agile (Scrum) framework with a variety of languages including C++, JavaScript, and Python. Experience developing software in the early stages of a project is useful but not required. Experience using design patterns early in projects to develop a strong foundation for the entire product lifecycle is suggested. The project heavily leverages CI/CD and automated test concepts, so DevSecOps experience is useful. Experience with Linux OS is required. Experience with code packaging and configuration management is very useful. You are also required to interact with customers and manage team's budgets.

This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as program responsibilities on the Wing Data Simulator project. It is expected that the functional management role will comprise approx. 20% of the candidate's time and the remaining 80% will be on Wing Data Simulator project. Functional responsibilities include, but not limited to, assess staffing needs, support recruitment activities, provide career development recommendations, mentoring.

Position Benefits:

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

This position's 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.

Job Qualifications:

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• 06 Years with Bachelors with relevant experience; 04 Years with Masters; or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree.

• Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

• At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.

• 5 years of professional C++ development experience and/or object oriented development.

• 2 years of experience with SW development in a Linux environment.

• 2 years of experience with Agile development.

• 2 years of experience with Atlassian tool suite.

• 2 years of experience with Test Driven Development.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• 5 year of formal engineering manager or technical lead roles.

• 2 years of professional Python development experience.

• 2 years of experience with code design documentation using UML.

• 2 years of experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts.

• years of experience with software development using a DevOps pipeline and Automated testing.

• 2 years of experience with Hardware/Software interface design.

• 2 years of experience with software and hardware certification/accreditation.

• 2 years of experience with embedded systems.

• 2 years of experience with databases (structure, design) and query languages.

• 2 years of experience with real-time operating systems.

• Experience with secure software development such as DO-178C compliant or similar.

• 2 years of experience UML modeling experience using Cameo.

• 2 years of experience with JavaScript, Python languages.

• 2 years of experience with GUI Development & Testing.

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Salary Range: $138,100 - $207,100

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.