RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthropGrumman is seeking a forwardthinking leader to join the engineering team in Aurora, Colorado as a Functional Software Engineering Manager Level 2. The selected individuals primary role will be in a technical execution capacity for a program performing out of Aurora while also being accountable for managing a diverse group of 1215 engineer direct reports across the SW Engineering organization (SW, DevOps, AI/ML). This dualtrack role blends technical execution with people leadership and will report directly to the SW Department Manager.
The successful candidate will require a direct program position in addition to this role prior to starting.
Core Responsibilities:
- Team Coaching & Development Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software, DevOps, and AI engineers; hold regular 1:1s, staff meetings, and careerdevelopment workshops. Identify and develop top performing talent across the organization.
- Staffing & Talent Acquisition Own the full hiring lifecycle: workforce planning, recruiting (including external hires), reassignment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
- AI Solution Development Help identify and implement AI solutions to accelerate daily tasks, improve organizational effectiveness, and drive data-driven talent development. Drive organizationwide standardization and promote its adoption.
- Performance Management Set clear goals, conduct performance assessments, coordinate compensation reviews, and recognize highimpact contributions.
- Process Rigor Enforce engineeringprocess standards, agile/lean practices, and continuousimprovement initiatives.
- Employee Relations Partner with HR Business Partner on HR matters, resolve personnel issues, and ensure compliance with corporate policies (goal setting, performance reviews, etc.).
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in STEM related discipline and a minimum of 8 years related experience in Software Engineering, DevOps, or AI Engineering; Masters degree and 6 years of related experience; or a PhD and 4 years of related experience
Active Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility required at time of application
Minimum of 5 years direct technical execution experience in Software Engineering, DevOps, or AI/ML related position
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong practical knowledge of Engineering Process and Management
Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate with positive outcome
Experience working with both internal and external customers and partners
Preferred Qualifications:
Direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership such as IPT or equivalent role; Functional management experience
Experience with Business Development and capture-related activities
Process improvement experience
Breadth of software engineering lifecycle experience on large or small programs
Strong understanding of agile principles as well as other lean methodologies
Experience working with system requirements and architecture
Experience with DoD programs and processes
Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00
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 candidates 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.
