Software Engineering Manager I: Lead Defense Software

Northrop Grumman Corp.

Warner Robins (GA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 172,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid holidays & PTO
Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Software Engineering Manager 1 to guide cross-functional teams in delivering new software and upgrades. You will manage people, performance reviews, staffing programs, and career development, while aligning technical leadership with program goals across aircraft self-protection, radar, and avionics programs.

The role combines hands-on software leadership with people management, requiring a Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM field.
  • MS preferred with 3+ years of relevant technical leadership experience.
  • Proficient in C/C++ and Ada; strong lifecycle process knowledge.
  • Ability to lead, coach, and manage teams in a collaborative environment.
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate people, resources, and processes for software delivery.
  • Lead performance reviews, staffing programs, and career development.
  • Provide technical leadership across multiple programs (aircraft EW, radar, avionics).
  • Lead a software team; set goals, mentor, and manage program execution.
  • Support proposals, white papers, and new business initiatives.

Skills

C/C++ & Ada
Software lifecycle
People leadership
Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/EE/CE
Master of Science in related field

Tools

JIRA/Bitbucket
Smart Git

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Software Engineering Manager 1 to guide cross-functional teams in delivering new software and upgrades. You will manage people, performance reviews, staffing programs, and career development, while aligning technical leadership with program goals across aircraft self-protection, radar, and avionics programs.

The role combines hands-on software leadership with people management, requiring a Secret clearance and US citizenship.

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