Software Engineering Manager I - Lead 8–10 Engineers

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a senior software engineering leader to manage a team of 8–10 engineers across multiple programs. You will drive technical leadership, mentoring, and staffing decisions while ensuring the software lifecycle delivers high-quality results.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, deep knowledge of software processes, and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders to meet program goals. Eligibility for DoD Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other STEM with 5+ years experience, or Master’s with 3 years, or PhD with 0 years.
• Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience developing and providing technical leadership of software systems.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of all aspects of software development.
• Demonstrated mentoring skills and excellent two-way communication (upward/downward).
• Knowledge of standard software engineering processes.
• Proven time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance once onboard.
• Must have and maintain at least one active U.S. Government security clearance: DoD Secret or DOE L with BI date within 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional management of approximately 8–10 software engineers across programs.
• Provide technical leadership of software systems and ensure high-quality lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient software lifecycle and performance.
• Manage staffing, performance assessments, and employee development; conduct regular meetings and training oversight.
• Time allocation for duties ~5–15% of time, adjusting with business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Software development

Mentoring

Software processes

Time management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

JIRA

GitHub

Amherst EW Simulators

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a senior software engineering leader to manage a team of 8–10 engineers across multiple programs. You will drive technical leadership, mentoring, and staffing decisions while ensuring the software lifecycle delivers high-quality results.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, deep knowledge of software processes, and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders to meet program goals. Eligibility for DoD Secret clearance is required.