Software Engineering Manager — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a senior software engineering manager to lead 8–10 engineers across diverse programs. You will drive performance, staffing, and professional development while providing technical leadership for software systems lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, adherence to DoD security practices, agile execution, and driving high-quality results with efficiency and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, CS, or STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with fewer years.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience developing and providing technical leadership of software systems.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 8–10 software engineers across multiple programs.
• Conduct performance assessments, staffing, and employee development.
• Facilitate communication meetings and handle disciplinary actions as needed.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure high-quality software lifecycle execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align software work with program goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Software lifecycle knowledge

Program/People management

Agile software development

DoD clearance readiness

AI code generation tooling

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/CS/EE or related STEM

Master's Degree (preferred)

PhD (optional)

Tools

JIRA

GitHub

Amherst System EW Simulators

CEESIM product line

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a senior software engineering manager to lead 8–10 engineers across diverse programs. You will drive performance, staffing, and professional development while providing technical leadership for software systems lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, adherence to DoD security practices, agile execution, and driving high-quality results with efficiency and integrity.