Software Engineering Manager - Lead 8–10 Engineers (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a senior software engineering manager to lead a team of 8–10 engineers across multiple programs. You will conduct staffing, performance reviews, and developer mentoring while ensuring a high-quality software lifecycle and strong stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires proven leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Relocation assistance may be available, and a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other STEM, 5 years experience (or Master’s with 3, PhD with 0)
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience leading software systems development and mentoring

Responsibilities

• Direct 8–10 software engineers across programs
• Conduct performance assessments, staffing, and development planning
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality software lifecycle

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Software development

Software architecture

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/CS/CE or STEM

Master’s Degree (preferred)

PhD (optional)

Tools

JIRA

GitHub

Amherst EW Simulators

CEESIM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a senior software engineering manager to lead a team of 8–10 engineers across multiple programs. You will conduct staffing, performance reviews, and developer mentoring while ensuring a high-quality software lifecycle and strong stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires proven leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Relocation assistance may be available, and a competitive benefits package is offered.