Staff Software Engineer - X-Lab Engineering Manager (25-020)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10185479

• Category: -Engineering
• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America - Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America
• Clearance Type: -Secret
• Telecommute: -No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: -Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: -Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Engineer Software - X-Lab Engineering Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO and Schriever Space Force Base, CO. Position Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities. The Engineering Manager (EM) will be responsible for helping ensure engineering technical, cost, and schedule performance for assigned product teams are properly managed. - This position will work supporting both COS-83 and the MDIOC at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) locations but will be primarily co-located with the X-Lab team at Schriever Space Force Base. Essential Functions:
  • Interface with Control Account Manager (CAMs) and EVM staff to derive cost and schedule performance
  • Manage dependencies between other product teams and support external dependencies
  • Manage and report technical issues
  • Support proposal development
  • Ensure product team technical commitments are clearly understood and carried out
  • Maintain backlog of assigned features to meet technical commitments
  • Ensure teams are following organization processes
  • Produce Estimated Time to Complete/Earned Value Management (ETC/EVM) and other engineering metrics to identify and address all technical or staffing issues while managing cost/scheduleBasic Qualifications: Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
    • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Software Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and -12 years of related experience or a Master's STEM degree in a related discipline and 10 years of experience, PhD degree in a related discipline with 8 years experience or 16 years of related experience instead of a degree may be considered
    • Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
    • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
    • Advises top management and customers on technical research studies and applications
    • Strong leadership experience leading teams
    • Experience managing and delivering complex DoD systems
    • Experience executing Earned Value Management (EVM)
    • Experience with Agile Development Processes and tools such as:
      • Jira
      • Confluence
      • Experience generating metrics
      • Experience writing documents
      • Experience with C2BMC and/or the Missile Defense System
      • Experience with flight test/event planning and execution
      • Project management experience
      • Agile Iteration planning experience
      • Familiar with Confluence to access documents
      • Writing job position requisitions
      • Experience with managing team monthly charging guidance (EVM)
      • Respond to government requests for:
        • BOE
        • Cost estimates
        • ROMs
        • BOMsWhat We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:
          • Health Plan
          • Savings Plan
          • Paid Time Off
          • Education Assistance
          • Training and Development
          • Flexible Work ArrangementsNGSpace COSpace NGFeaturedJobs C2BMCSalary Range: $155,400 - $233,200The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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