Sentinel Manager Software Engineering 3 - 15586
@ Northrop Grumman

United States
On Site
Full Time
Posted 5 days ago

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Overview

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. Join a pioneering team that has achieved historic milestones from pioneering flight to space achievements.

Relocation & Clearance

This position is located in Huntsville, AL and may include relocation assistance. Applicants must have an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SAP.

Role Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities (20%):

  • Assess staffing needs and work with team leads.
  • Support recruitment activities including requisitions and interviews.
  • Establish program and functional goals for subordinates.
  • Mentor, manage performance, and generate training plans.
  • Represent the Software Engineering group internally.

Technical Responsibilities (80%):

  • Lead engineering efforts in an Agile development environment.
  • Oversee software development from design to deployment.
  • Define, implement and verify software capabilities and tools.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for technical architectures.
  • Conduct design reviews and support integration and testing.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree, active Top Secret clearance, experience in U.S. Government contracts, and substantial experience managing defense or space programs. Additional qualifications include leadership experience and familiarity with Earned Value Management methodologies.

Additional Desired Experience

Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle, customer-facing roles, proposal strategy, and fast-paced environments is a plus.

Benefits & Work Schedule

Northrop Grumman offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, and more. The work schedule follows a 9/80 plan.

Key skills/competency

Software Engineering Manager 3, Agile, Leadership, Defense, Top Secret, EVM, Agile, Recruitment, Team Management, Integration

How to Get Hired at Northrop Grumman

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Northrop Grumman's culture: Study mission, values, and news on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight Agile and defense project experience.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review software design and integration examples.
  • Emphasize leadership: Share examples of team management and mentoring.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Agile software development principles.
Study system design and integration techniques.
Practice architecture review methodologies.
Brush up on Earned Value Management details.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past team conflict resolution.
Explain decision-making in critical projects.
Share examples of mentoring subordinates.
Discuss handling high-pressure deadlines.

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