RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At 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 has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Configuration Management Engineer to join our F35 software configuration management team. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA. The person selected for this important position will take a lead role in the update and management of the F35 software development procedures documentation, be responsible for preparing configuration management (CM) artifacts for F35 software deliveries, and leading and mentoring the other CM team members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the management, update, and maintenance of all related F35 software development procedures and configuration management documentation to help ensure that all customer requirements are fulfilled.
- Review contracts to determine documentation requirements for all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Prepare CM delivery artifacts and aid the CM and development teams to ensure timely F35 software deliveries.
- Author and maintain workflows in Jira and help determine how these workflows can be implemented in GitLab.
- Prepare for occasional CM audits.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule, and a very friendly team environment
This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Configuration Management Engineer level 3 or a Sr. Principal Configuration Management Engineer level 4
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Configuration Management Engineer (level 3):
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.
- Prior professional experience managing, updating, and maintaining software configuration management documentation.
- Prior professional experience authoring and maintaining workflows for software CM procedures in Jira.
- Working knowledge of Git, including experience with a Git remote such as Bitbucket or GitLab.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Configuration Management Engineer (level 4):
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
- Prior professional experience managing, updating, and maintaining software configuration management documentation
- Prior professional experience authoring and maintaining workflows for software related issues in Jira Working knowledge of Git, including experience with a Git remote such as Bitbucket or GitLab.
- Working knowledge of Git, including experience with a Git remote such as Bitbucket or GitLab.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications for both a Principal Configuration Management Engineer and Sr. Principal Configuration Management Engineer:
- Familiarity with NIMBUS.
- Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
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.
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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.