Software Configuration Management 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Software Configuration Management (SCM) Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation.  The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Process software releases for both Woodland Hills and Salt Lake City sites
• Create SCM controlled software builds
• Schedule and facilitate Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) meetings and process Software Action Requests (SAR)
• Perform SCM processes in compliance with principles and operating procedures and homeroom directives
• Drive process improvements to the SCM organization to maximize efficiency

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for a Software Configuration Management (SCM) Engineer are:

• 2 years of experience with a Bachelors of Science; 0 years with Masters
• Ability to work on-site in Woodland Hills, CA
• Demonstrated capability to work well in a collaborative team environment supporting multiple programs
• Excellent planning, organizational, and data gathering skills
• Process-focused with attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in use of tools such as the following: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) (i.e., Enovia Matrix or Teamcenter), ClearCase, ClearQuest, Git, various compilers, and Microsoft Office
• Experience creating and troubleshooting controlled software builds
• Proven ability to work with internal and external customers
• Must be a US Citizen
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Configuration Management (SCM) Engineer are:

• 5 years of experience with a Bachelors of Science; 3 years with Masters
• Ability to work on-site in Woodland Hills, CA
• Demonstrated capability to work well in a collaborative team environment supporting multiple programs
• Self-starter able to work with minimal oversight
• Excellent planning, organizational and data gathering skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Strong understanding of SCM principles, practices, and processes with the ability to maintain and improve them as well as communicate their benefits to the end user
• High Proficiency in use of tools such as the following: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) (i.e., Enovia Matrix or Teamcenter), ClearCase, ClearQuest, Git, various compilers and Microsoft Office
• Proficiency creating and troubleshooting controlled software builds
• Knowledge and ability to support customer and internal audits
• Proven ability to work with internal and external customers
• Must be a US Citizen
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant SCM experience in aerospace/defense
• Prior leadership experience
• Highly proficient with the tools listed under Basic Qualifications and experience with GitHub and GitLab
• Experience supporting the SCM role in SQA and customer audits, such as Physical and Functional Configuration Audits (PCA/FCA)
• Build Management experience, including creating Software Version Descriptions (SVD)

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.