Deputy Chief Software Engineer, Sentinel Program (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 183,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Sentinel Deputy Chief Engineer Software in Roy, UT, and other locations to lead the SDS Software Factory. You will drive the Integrated Functional Capability Strategy, align teams, and ensure on-time delivery of software for the weapon system.

You will lead technical reviews, coordinate with PMTs, and champion strategic technical objectives across Sentinel and the SDS division. A DoD Secret clearance and DoD experience are required.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s in STEM; 14+ years with a Master’s in STEM.
• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance or higher and ability to obtain SAP.
• 10+ years of software experience including C++, real-time embedded software, and OO design; full software lifecycle.
• 5+ years of hardware/software integration with system architecture, requirements decomposition, HIL and simulation testing.
• Experience in technical leadership, coaching and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SDS Software Factory and implement the Integrated Functional Capability Strategy across the Sentinel program.
• Ensure sound engineering processes for development, verification, production and sustainment; ensure quality standards.
• Support PMT meetings (TRB, WSWG, CCB, PMR, PI), risk & opportunity management, and program reviews.
• Resolve cross-team disconnects to ensure design decisions meet system performance.
• Contribute to strategic SDS sector initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-program technical reviews.

Skills

C++

Real-time embedded software

Object-oriented design

Software lifecycle

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Masters in STEM

Tools

Atlassian tool set

Kubernetes

GitLab

DevSecOps

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Sentinel Deputy Chief Engineer Software in Roy, UT, and other locations to lead the SDS Software Factory. You will drive the Integrated Functional Capability Strategy, align teams, and ensure on-time delivery of software for the weapon system.

You will lead technical reviews, coordinate with PMTs, and champion strategic technical objectives across Sentinel and the SDS division. A DoD Secret clearance and DoD experience are required.