Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Software Functional Manager for the MDC2 family of programs located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as the individual's program responsibilities. It is expected that the Functional management role will comprise 15% to 20% of the candidate's time. This is a dual-hat position so the remaining 80% to 85% of the selectee’s time is expected to be directly funded activities in support of an MDC2 programs.

The candidate should have a strong technical background in software development and embedded systems, including strong C/C++, software requirements and software design experience. Software Development focus is for mission applications using software engineering best practices & standards and participate in the full life cycle of software development to include C++ coding to NGAS and MDC2 coding standards, unit testing and software integration testing, software requirements and design documentation and support for program reviews. Management duties will require tasking and coordination of approximately 12-15 engineers, and process and resource coordination with functional homeroom management.

Responsibilities:
Will be responsible for day-to-day communications, performance assessment and feedback, career counseling, professional development, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues and managing a staff. Will provide project staffing support with recruiting, interviews and hiring. Will be responsible for recommending employees for raises and promotions. Will provide detailed employee performance feedback, periodic 1-on-1 meetings, annual mid-term, and end of year performance appraisals. Trains, coaches and mentors’ other engineers and support staff within the functional organization. Responsible for evaluation of current project requirements and assures staff has adequate statement of work to optimize contract performance. The selected candidate will work with program management and IPT leads in establishing personal, program and functional goals as well as performing performance evaluations and merit adjustments. He/she will acquire the necessary computers, equipment, and tools to enable their subordinates to perform their work.
Other management duties “but are not limited to”:

• New business acquisition, proposal, and special projects support
• Support Functional Engineering initiatives
• Assist with staff workload forecast preparation
• Identifying and implementing new or improved tools and processes to increase team efficiency
• Acquire the necessary computers, equipment, and tools to enable the team to accomplish their assigned job
• Program management related duties
• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Leads Engineering teams with program execution
• Mentor Engineers on all phases of the Program
• Creates, reviews, and maintains critical documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in software development, OR a Master’s degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in software development.
• Must be familiar with all phases of the software development life cycle and Agile software development.
• Prior lead or management experience in a team environment.
• Active DoD Interim Top Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain special program access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering.
• Familiarity with Rhapsody, Cameo, Eclipse, Atlassian Tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo).
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience working in a DevOps culture with continuous integration / continuous deliveries “CI/CD”.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Preferred candidates will have demonstrated leadership of engineering personnel on a Northrop Grumman Corporation program to include software architecture oversight.
• Active in-scope DoD Top Secret or higher clearance.
• Current Program Access clearance.