Manager Software Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 161,100 - 241,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is looking for a Software Engineering Manager 2 to manage a team in Woodland Hills, CA. This role demands leading diverse assignments in a fast-paced environment and full ownership over the software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in managing teams, a relevant degree, and proficiency in programming languages like C and Python. The position requires a Secret security clearance and involves substantial technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's, or 6+ years with a Master's.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Deliver technical solutions in an agile software development environment.
• Provide functional management to direct reports.

Skills

Proficiency in C

Proficiency in Python

Experience with Jira

Experience with Git

Experience with SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

ClearCase

Git

IBM DOORS

Job description

Position

Software Engineering Manager 2 (Fully onsite, 9/80 schedule).

Location & Travel

Woodland Hills, CA. Full-time onsite. 10% travel required.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance & Citizenship

No clearance required at start. Clearance type: Secret. Candidate must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within the timeframe set by management.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team in a fast‑paced environment with high expectations, highly diverse assignments, and collaborative settings across all levels.
• Direct teams that deliver technical solutions in an agile software development environment.
• Participate in planning and program performance, addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality for a work package, subsystem, or related work packages.
• Manage staffing and report status and metrics to program and functional leadership.
• Provide functional management to direct reports, including career guidance, staffing, interviewing/onboarding, coaching, and direct engagement.
• Develop and implement robust processes with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Interface with program leaders to coordinate staffing requirements and ensure the proper skill mix to support program activities.
• Mentor team members to develop skills and provide career guidance and development planning.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): software design, requirements, application development, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Proficiency in at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: C, Python, and/or Ada.
• Experience using software‑management and workflow‑automation tools such as Jira, ClearCase, Git, and ClearQuest.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage agile development technical teams.
• Knowledge of requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS.
• Experience generating and/or reviewing cost estimates or basis of estimate (BOE) documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within the timeframe set by management.
• Must be able to work full‑time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical field with 6 years of experience in a multi‑discipline engineering environment, or a Ph.D. with 3 years of experience.
• Experience developing and implementing processes that improve product‑development efficiency and accuracy.
• Proven track record of leading a team of engineers and establishing strong relationships with other functional organizations and program offices.
• Experience with failure‑analysis techniques and methods (RCCAs).
• Technical project‑management experience, including budget and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) expertise.
• Demonstrated success with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) philosophies and tools.
• Experience authoring and reviewing technical proposals.
• Experience with engineering planning, scheduling, metrics, earned‑value systems, and workload forecasting.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Salary Range

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Benefits

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. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.