Software Engineer - Agile

• *About The Company**

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company dedicated to innovation and excellence. With a rich history of pioneering advancements, Northrop Grumman has been at the forefront of technological progress, contributing to some of the most significant achievements in national security and space exploration. The company employs approximately 90,000 professionals across all 50 states and more than 27 countries, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, integrity, and collaboration.
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Grumman’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative systems that keep our nation safe while creating opportunities for personal and professional growth for its employees. The company’s core values emphasize ethical conduct, environmental responsibility, and community engagement, ensuring long-term success and societal impact.
• *About The Role**

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a highly skilled Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team based in Linthicum, MD. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a cross-disciplinary engineering team during the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of a critical national defense program. As a key member of our Software and Digital Technologies Organization, you will be instrumental in driving our enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, utilizing cutting-edge practices such as Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile methodologies. This position requires a visionary leader capable of managing large-scale projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and automation. The successful candidate will have the chance to work on revolutionary systems that impact national security and shape the future of defense technology.
• *Qualifications**

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field with a minimum of 12 years of experience, or a Master's Degree with at least 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 8 years of experience. An additional four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. U.S. Citizenship is mandatory, along with an active DoD Secret Clearance. The candidate must be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting the role. Proven experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects for at least five years is required. Proficiency in C/C++, real-time embedded software development, and full software lifecycle management—including specification, design, implementation, debugging, and maintenance—is essential. Candidates should have the ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments and possess strong leadership and communication skills.
• *Responsibilities**
• Lead and oversee cross-functional engineering teams during the EMD phase, ensuring project milestones are met effectively and efficiently.
• Manage staffing efforts for engineering teams, ensuring optimal skill distribution and resource coverage.
• Coordinate and prioritize bench time and engineering activities across multiple program initiatives to maximize productivity.
• Maintain and update Jira boards to track project progress, identify issues, and resolve blockers impacting team performance.
• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and schedules, including adherence to Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path analysis, and workload forecasts.
• Communicate capability delivery schedules to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with program goals.
• Support proposal development and contribute to new program acquisition efforts through technical and management insights.
• Interpret and execute statements of work provided by program leadership, aligning team efforts with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and articulate project requirements clearly to ensure seamless integration and delivery of components.
• Brief internal and external customer leadership on project status, technical achievements, and upcoming milestones.
• *Benefits**

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our employees.

Benefits include health insurance plans, savings plans, paid time off, and additional perks such as Education Assistance, Training and Development programs, and flexible work schedules where applicable. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses based on performance and role. The company emphasizes a work environment that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration, providing opportunities to participa