Lead Embedded Software Manager 2 (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2 to lead software design, development, and integration initiatives. The role emphasizes strong leadership, program oversight, and Agile process implementation to deliver critical defense software solutions.

You will manage staff performance, career development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones while maintaining DoD security requirements and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 8 years of related experience, OR Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience, OR Ph.D. with 4 years of related experience
• U.S Citizenship required
• Must have a current/active DoD Secret clearance. Secret clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
• The ability to obtain a Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start. Must be able to maintain this level of access for continued employment.
• 4 years of experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader
• 3 years identifying risks, suggesting mitigation, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status.
• Experience with software Integration and Test

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components
• Engage with business leaders and customers to understand and drive business execution
• Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate
• Drive sustainable continuous improvement, including by collating and deriving insights from data
• Generate proposal and estimates inputs for new work
• Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology
• Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and the Agile Development Plan (ADP)
• Coordinate with other disciplines when needed such as Systems and Hardware
• Candidates must have strong communication and people leadership skills
• Set, track, and measure employee performance expectations
• Guide employees regarding career development
• Provide technical and business coaching and mentoring
• Communicate direction from the higher-level organization and uphold principles of the higher organization

Skills

Software team leadership

Agile development

Risk identification & mitigation

Communication skills

Software integration & testing

Budget management

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Linux

VxWorks

Board support software

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2 to lead software design, development, and integration initiatives. The role emphasizes strong leadership, program oversight, and Agile process implementation to deliver critical defense software solutions.

You will manage staff performance, career development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones while maintaining DoD security requirements and compliance standards.