Space Software Engineering Manager: Lead Agile Teams

Northrop Grumman; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Health insurance

Annual bonus potential

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in the Eastern Region seeks a Space Software Engineering Manager to oversee the software lifecycle, guiding a matrixed team through design, development, integration and test of space components.

The role requires a BS in CS/CE or STEM with 5+ years in software, or advanced degrees, plus 5+ years in C++/Python, DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and strong Agile leadership for program planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in CS/CE or STEM with 5+ years of software work.
• Advanced degrees preferred for senior paths; DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong leadership and experience driving Agile software programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight across the software lifecycle for space programs.
• Lead a matrixed team of engineers; guide planning, staffing and performance.
• Develop Agile roadmaps and coordinate design, development, integration, test.
• Contribute to proposals, staffing allocations, and recruiting activities.

Skills

C++

Python

Agile

Education

B.S. in CS/CE or STEM

M.S. in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

AWS

GitLab CI/Jenkins

Kubernetes

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in the Eastern Region seeks a Space Software Engineering Manager to oversee the software lifecycle, guiding a matrixed team through design, development, integration and test of space components.

The role requires a BS in CS/CE or STEM with 5+ years in software, or advanced degrees, plus 5+ years in C++/Python, DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and strong Agile leadership for program planning and execution.