Onsite Secret-Cleared Embedded Software Manager

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Software Manager to lead embedded software teams across multiple Launch Systems programs in Chandler, AZ. You will guide a team of about 10–15 engineers, balancing management with hands-on technical and program execution leadership.

The role emphasizes direct execution, staffing alignment, and delivery, with collaboration across Systems, Electrical, GN&C, and leadership. A Secret clearance is required, and the position is 100% onsite in Chandler.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience or Master’s with 3 years of experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required.
• Experience in embedded, real‑time, mission‑critical software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software engineering team of embedded software developers across multiple programs.
• Balance functional management with direct technical and program execution support.
• Staff, recruit, and develop engineers to meet program requirements and delivery goals.
• Advance software engineering processes, development standards, and peer-review expectations.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, GN&C, and program leadership.
• Ensure disciplined engineering practices for embedded software across lifecycle phases.

Skills

Security clearance

Embedded software

C/C++

RTOS

People leadership

Staffing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

EVMS

CAM

DevSecOps

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Software Manager to lead embedded software teams across multiple Launch Systems programs in Chandler, AZ. You will guide a team of about 10–15 engineers, balancing management with hands-on technical and program execution leadership.

The role emphasizes direct execution, staffing alignment, and delivery, with collaboration across Systems, Electrical, GN&C, and leadership. A Secret clearance is required, and the position is 100% onsite in Chandler.