Northrop Grumman · 10 hours ago
Software Engineering Manager 2 - R10222603-2
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $242K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Software Engineering Manager 2 to join their team. The role involves overseeing engineering teams, supporting functional engineering initiatives, and improving team efficiency through new tools and processes.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
New business acquisition, proposal, and special projects support
Support Functional Engineering initiatives
Assist with staff workload forecast preparation
Identifying and implementing new or improved tools and processes to increase team efficiency
Acquire the necessary computers, equipment, and tools to enable the team to accomplish their assigned job
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
Leads Engineering teams with program execution
Mentor Engineers on all phases of the Program
Creates, reviews, and maintains critical documentation
Strong interpersonal skills
Supports the software department, software center, and software sector in their day-to-day activities
Qualification
Required
Must either have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 8 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development, OR a Master's degree Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 6 years of related professional/military experience OR a PhD Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field and 4 years of experience that includes a background in software development
Prior experience in a leadership capacity using agile development, including participating as Product Owner, SCRUM Master, and/or team member in an Agile development environment
Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented architecture and programming, software integration and testing
Experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: Java, Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, or KornShell
Experience with Cloud technologies and service providers
Active in-Scope, DoD Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred
Current approved PAR to applicable program
An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other STEM discipline
Advanced technical management degree
Prior experience in engineering functional management
Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills
Previous experience leading a team of 5-12 employees with a record of on-time performance
Previous experience in developing proposal inputs (task descriptions and basis of estimate)
Time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities
Prior experience with cost account management and task/resource planning
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
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