Software Engineering Manager II & Development Lead (TS)

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 131,800 - 241,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Manager 2 – SW Development Lead to guide a 10–20 person team through the full SDLC in an Agile environment, delivering mission-critical software. This on-site role requires Top Secret clearance and up to 25% travel.

You will mentor engineers, provide functional management, and collaborate across software, systems, and test groups to meet contractual objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 9+ years experience; or Master’s 7+ years; or PhD 4+ years.
• Experience in Agile development including Product Owner, Scrum Master, or team member.
• Experience with SDLC and real-time/missions software.
• 4+ years in C/C++, Java, or Python.
• Familiar with interfaces such as 1553, RS-232, Ethernet/IP, Fiber Channel.
• Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP access.
• Ability to obtain SAP PARs prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 10-20 person team through the full SDLC in an Agile environment.
• Plan, execute, and deliver SW products meeting contractual cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Report Agile metrics and EVMS status to IPT leads, managing risks.
• Collaborate with Software Development, Systems Engineering, Test Automation, DevOps and Systems Test.
• Provide technical guidance, leadership, and mentoring to the team.
• Provide Functional Management to direct reports, including career guidance, staffing, onboarding, disciplinary actions.

Skills

Leadership

Agile experience

SDLC

Real-time software

C/C++/Java/Python

Embedded software

Software architecture

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor's/Master's/PhD)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Angular

JavaFx

Java Swing

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Manager 2 – SW Development Lead to guide a 10–20 person team through the full SDLC in an Agile environment, delivering mission-critical software. This on-site role requires Top Secret clearance and up to 25% travel.

You will mentor engineers, provide functional management, and collaborate across software, systems, and test groups to meet contractual objectives.