Manager Software Engineering 1

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector seeks a Software Engineering Manager 1 to lead a team of engineers delivering critical DoD programs from Beavercreek, OH. The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and responsible delivery of software solutions to mission-critical requirements.

The manager will guide agile practices, mentor engineers, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes while upholding ethics and integrity in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters with relevant engineering development experience.
• Security clearance eligibility: U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Proven experience delivering sophisticated engineering solutions and leading teams in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering team across programs, IRADs and new business pursuits.
• Provide quality engineering support and ensure delivery commitments to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to meet program goals.

Skills

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Full stack development

Web technologies

Coaching

Team mentorship

Engineering leadership

Customer requirements

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Computer Science or STEM

Master's degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Miro

Docker

Kubernetes

Podman

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems (NGDS) sector is looking for a Mgr. Software Engineering 1 to lead a team of talented software engineers and ensure quality engineering support to programs, IRADs and new business pursuits in the Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit. The location of this position is Beavercreek, OH . The Software Engineering Manager will be working alongside fellow engineering professionals as we continue to provide engineering solutions for our customers. The position supports the engineering organization goals for providing people, processes and tools to meet the current and future needs of the programs and technologies within the sector portfolio. This role will help foster the establishment and maintenance of a world class Software and Digital Technologies organization.

The selected candidate will provide functional leadership to the team in a strong engineering organization, collaborating with peers across multiple organizations. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. The candidate will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must.

The selected candidate will also actively participate in engineering or Scrum Master activities related to our Intelligence, Systems, Infrastructure, Tools & Enhancements (InSITE) Program as well as other relevant Northrop Grumman Defense Systems programs. The candidate will have a track record as an effective team member with excellent engineering skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering development projects or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in engineering development projects
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) clearance
• Experience with the implementation and delivery of sophisticated engineering solutions in support of customer requirements
• Previous experience in people and/or technical leadership roles
• Experience in one of the following areas: Experience working as a software engineer performing full stack development Experience writing software applications using Java, Go, or Python
• Experience working with web applications and front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue
• Experience working in an agile Scrum Master role Proven track record of facilitating Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective ceremonies on a consistent basis
• Proficiency with common Agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Miro) for backlog refinement, sprint tracking, and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to coach development teams toward self‑organization, continuous improvement, and high‑quality delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Experience leading a team in the Engineering department of a matrix-like organization
• Knowledge of AFRL/RI contracting process and procedures
• Experience working with National Air Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Combat Command (ACC) or Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
• Experience working with multiple subcontractors concurrently
• Business development and/or proposal experience
• If experienced as a software engineer: Experience developing containerized software applications using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes
• Experience working with medium to large scale, cloud-based microservice applications
• Knowledge or experience of the zero-trust s