Northrop Grumman

Manager of Software Engineer Level 2

Northrop Grumman$146K — $219K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field and 8 years of experience, or a Master’s with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years;
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
  • Technical leadership experience in software systems;
  • Comprehensive understanding of software development processes;
  • Proven mentoring and excellent communication skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple programs;
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 8-10 software engineers across various programs;
  • Conduct performance assessments and facilitate employee development;
  • Hold communication meetings and handle disciplinary actions;
  • Oversee training and educational approvals for team members;
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure software lifecycle efficiency;
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions;
  • Develop strategies for sustainable value creation within the team.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available;
  • Health insurance coverage;
  • Life and disability insurance;
  • Company-paid holidays;
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You craft and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that deliver measurable results.

Candidate will be responsible for the functional management of approximately ~8-10 software engineering personnel assigned to a variety of programs.  Duties include conducting performance assessments, staffing, employee development, communication meetings, disciplinary actions, training & educational oversight/ approval and other routine personnel issues. Must have experience developing and providing technical leadership of software systems. The candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that the software lifecycle is accomplished with high quality and efficiency.

All candidates must have a current and continuing full-time program assignment(s); this position is allocated for ~5-15% of the successful candidate’s time, which fluctuates during the year due to business needs and the performance management cycle.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other applicable STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience
  • Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience developing and providing technical leadership of software systems
  • Demonstrate a detailed understanding of all aspects of software development
  • Demonstrated mentoring skills, and excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward)
  • Knowledge and understanding of standard software engineering processes
  • Proven time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities
  • Be willing to obtain/ maintain a DoD Secret Clearance once onboard with Northrop Grumman.
    • Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances:
    • Dept of Defense Secret level with a background investigation date within 10 years OR Dept of Energy L clearance with a background investigation date within 10 years


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in engineering functional management is a plus.
  • Experience with multiple iterations of the complete lifecycle as a practitioner preferred.
  • Demonstrated coaching skills are a plus.
  • Previous experience leading a team of 3-5+ employees with a record of on-time performance.
  • Previous experience in developing proposal inputs (task descriptions and basis of estimate)
  • Demonstrate exemplary professionalism and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations. 
  • Experience with AI auto code generation tools
  • Hands-on experience with the Amherst System’s EW Simulators (including CEESIM product line).
  • Experience with leading Agile software development
  • Experience with JIRA for issue tracking
  • Experience with GitHub for configuration management

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $219,700.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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