Staff Electronics Engineer | Software Lead with Security Clearance

💰 $8,960 - $14,336 (Est.) 📍 San Diego 🕐 5 days ago

Job Description

Qualifications
This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 7 years of related engineering experience
Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance
At some point, selected candidate may be required to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP)
This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Benefits
Salary Range: $165,000 - $247,600
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
Responsibilities
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
This candidate will be the technical lead and primary interface for the Ground Control software supporting deficiency investigations, development, integration, testing, and sustainment artifacts for updates to the system with a major software supplier for the Foreign Military sales (FMS) Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT)
This position requires excellent communication skills to manage the Ground Control software updates and ensure all design, development, and artifacts are correct
Coordinating the efforts of the software supplier for multiple software programs and efforts and seeing projects through from start to finish
Coordinate with the subcontracts management team, systems engineering, supplier quality assurance representatives, safety engineers, cyber team, test team, logistics engineers, cost account manager, and scheduler
Coordinating and managing the execution of all phases of software performance, including planning, new capability development, testing, deliveries, deployment, and sustainment
Reviewing supplier software product documentation
Reporting software supplier status to management
The selected candidate should thrive working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, engaged in significantly diverse assignments, within a collaborative/team setting across all levels of the organization
Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion
Job description
Requisition ID: R1017XXXXXX Category: Engineering Location: San Diego, California, United States of America Clearance Type: Secret Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Staff Electronics Engineer - Software Lead to our team in Rancho Bernando, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization. This candidate will be the technical lead and primary interface for the Ground Control software supporting deficiency investigations, development, integration, testing, and sustainment artifacts for updates to the system with a major software supplier for the Foreign Military sales (FMS) Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position requires excellent communication skills to manage the Ground Control software updates and ensure all design, development, and artifacts are correct. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordinating the efforts of the software supplier for multiple software programs and efforts and seeing projects through from start to finish.Coordinate with the subcontracts management team, systems engineering, supplier quality assurance representatives, safety engineers, cyber team, test team, logistics engineers, cost account manager, and scheduler. Coordinating and managing the execution of all phases of software performance, including planning, new capability development, testing, deliveries, deployment, and sustainment. Reviewing supplier software product documentation Reporting software supplier status to management

The selected candidate should thrive working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, engaged in significantly diverse assignments, within a collaborative/team setting across all levels of the organization. Once in the role, this position could offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 7 years of related engineering experience. Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance At some point, selected candidate may be required to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing Software suppliers as part of a Government/DOD contract Familiarity with full Software Development Life Cycle Experience with Agile software development, integration, and testing Experience with programming and scripting languages Experience with government acquisition related to software development, software production and software sustainment Familiarity with Prime and supplier proposal development including technical evaluations of supplier proposals. CAM/EV experienceSalary Range: $165,000 - $247,600

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, ****** 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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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Staff Electronics Engineer | Software Lead with Security Clearance position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in San Diego offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.

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