Software Engineering Manager — Lead 8–10 Engineers

Northrop Grumman

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 121,000 - 181,000

Full time

5 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in the United States is seeking a software engineering manager to lead a team of 8–10 engineers across multiple programs. You will conduct performance reviews, staffing, and development, ensuring high-quality software life cycle delivery and strong stakeholder engagement.

Candidates must hold a STEM degree with leadership experience and be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or STEM with relevant experience or higher degrees.
  • Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with software systems leadership.
  • Understanding of software development processes and lifecycle.
  • Ability to mentor, communicate upward and downward, and manage multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Functional management of ~8–10 software engineers across programs.
  • Conduct performance assessments, staffing, and employee development.
  • Lead technical design and ensure high-quality software lifecycle execution.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to align schedules and deliverables.
  • Manage time and resources amid multiple programs and responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership
Software leadership
Mentoring
Communication
Software processes
Time management
DoD clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS or related STEM
Master's with 3+ years experience
PhD with 0 years experience

Tools

JIRA
GitHub
Amherst EW Simulators

Job description

Northrop Grumman in the United States is seeking a software engineering manager to lead a team of 8–10 engineers across multiple programs. You will conduct performance reviews, staffing, and development, ensuring high-quality software life cycle delivery and strong stakeholder engagement.

Candidates must hold a STEM degree with leadership experience and be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance; relocation assistance may be available.

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