Staff Software IPT Lead
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
About Northrop Grumman
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About the Role
The Engineering & Sciences organization supporting the Advanced Navigation business area at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead based out of Woodland Hills, CA.
The Software IPT Lead is responsible for planning, budgeting, executing, and progress reporting for a team of software, systems, and test engineers. The primary goal is the development of software for the latest M-code capable embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI-M). The SW IPT Lead ensures the integrity of engineering processes and the timely development of software engineering work products to allow airworthiness certification. The SW IPT Lead will have Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibility, which comprises cost and schedule management for the SW work scope. The SW IPT Lead interfaces with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, System Architect, other engineering team leads, as well as the customer.
Hiring Process & Application
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.
This position is contingent upon the successful completion of an active DoD Secret Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit northropgrumman.com.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
Firestone Park, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as cost account manager for software engineering responsibilities
- check_circleOversee planning and execution of software functions for the EGI-M program
- check_circleSetup and conduct scrum-Agile ceremonies including PI planning and sprint reviews
- check_circleIdentify and mitigate execution risks to software development on the program
- check_circleCoordinate between System Architect, Chief Engineer, and customer to ensure technical baseline integrity
- check_circleAlign measurement objectives and activities to meet program performance goals
- check_circleDetermine staffing needs and adjust resources within multiple scrum teams
- check_circlePresent execution plans and progress to customer community and senior leadership
- check_circleCollect, manage, and report program metrics and Technical Performance Measures
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree with 12 years experience, Master's with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years in Software/Computer/Project Engineering
- verifiedUS Citizenship
- verifiedAbility to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance
- verifiedRisk and Opportunity Management experience
- verifiedKnowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
- verifiedExperience measuring software development progress against baseline estimates
- verifiedExperience directing software development teams
- verifiedExperience in software development, integration, and test
- verifiedAbility to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
Nice to Have
Cost Account Management (CAM) certification or experience. Experience managing an Agile software backlog. Experience with Jira. Experience developing cost and schedule estimates for software development of DoD or Commercial Avionics. Experience with DO-178C Safety Critical Software development processes. Experience with DO-331 Model Based Software development processes. Knowledge of Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) or Navigation equations/processing. Experience managing cost accounts of $10M+ annually in labor. Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRelocation assistance may be availablecheck_circleHealth insurance coveragecheck_circleLife and disability insurancecheck_circleSavings planCompany paid holidays
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Earned Value Management, Agile, Jira, Do-178C, Do-331, Inertial Measurement Units, Secret Clearance.
Education: Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience; Master's degree with 10 years of experience; PhD with 8 years of experience.
Frequently asked questions about Staff Software IPT Lead at Northrop Grumman
What does a Staff Software IPT Lead at Northrop Grumman do?expand_more
In this Staff Software IPT Lead at Northrop Grumman role, you will serve as cost account manager for software engineering responsibilities; oversee planning and execution of software functions for the egi-m program; setup and conduct scrum-agile ceremonies including pi planning and sprint reviews; and identify and mitigate execution risks to software development on the program.
What are the requirements for this Staff Software IPT Lead role?expand_more
To qualify for the Staff Software IPT Lead at Northrop Grumman position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree with 12 years experience, Master's with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years in Software/Computer/Project Engineering; US Citizenship; Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance; Risk and Opportunity Management experience; Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM); and Experience measuring software development progress against baseline estimates.
Where is the Staff Software IPT Lead role at Northrop Grumman located?expand_more
Staff Software IPT Lead at Northrop Grumman is based in 1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Northrop Grumman has listed this Staff Software IPT Lead role as on-site.
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Staff Software IPT Lead at Northrop Grumman typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Staff Software IPT Lead at Northrop Grumman include Earned Value Management; Agile; Jira; Do-178C; Do-331; Inertial Measurement Units; and Secret Clearance.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience; Master's degree with 10 years of experience; and PhD with 8 years of experience.
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