Space Ground Software Lead – SAFe, TS/SCI Clearance

Northrop Grumman

Virginia

On-site

USD 177,000 - 266,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Ground Software Development Lead – Level 5 in Dulles, VA for a 100% onsite role on a fast‑paced program. You will lead a small team of 10–15 engineers to deliver high‑quality increments aligned to the Product Roadmap and participate in major milestone events with internal and external customers.

You will drive architecture, implementation, and integration decisions, mentor engineers, and partner with stakeholders across Engineering, IPT, and Program

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
12+ years of software development experience with level 5 responsibilities.
Experience leading small software teams (8–20 engineers).
Experience with ground software for space systems or similar domains.
Proven Agile experience (SAFe or equivalent) with PI/Sprint planning.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end software development lifecycle for ground segment capabilities.
Provide hands-on technical direction and resolve design trade-offs.
Interface with Chief Engineer, PM, and external customers during milestone events.
Coordinate technical content for Integrated Design Reviews and Readiness reviews.
Mentor team, improve processes, and ensure on-time delivery of increments.

Skills

Team leadership

SAFe Agile

Jira

Confluence

EVM awareness

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

You will drive architecture, implementation, and integration decisions, mentor engineers, and partner with stakeholders across Engineering, IPT, and Program

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