Deputy Software Lead Level 5

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Yes.

Top Secret.

Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

As an engineer, you'll be joining our growing Aurora Software department which has 200+ Software Engineer, Dev Ops Engineer, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, and Network Engineer peers from entry‑level to the most senior chief engineers and architects. We have plenty of opportunities for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions. Our Software Department is part of a larger organization that includes Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test staff as well as a Hardware Engineering unit.

This larger organization influences cross‑program collaboration, professional development and training, as well as engagement and inclusion activities such as lunch‑n‑learns, campus events, and leadership mixers.

We support a small but mighty team that continues to innovate and set new benchmarks for our customers. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector would love to have you join our team as a Level 5 Software Engineer based out of Aurora, CO. The new Deputy Software Lead will be on an Agile team supporting two programs with a singular baseline and will be working in the office executing 2‑week sprints for 3‑month increment deliveries.

Lead the Agile development team in delivering software increments, facilitate sprint planning and retrospectives, maintain product backlog, and ensure alignment with program objectives across both projects.

• Level 5:
  Bachelor’s degree in science with 12+ years of software development experience; 10+ years with a Master’s; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Requires an active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
• 3+ years of technical leadership (Product Owner, Technical Lead).
• 5+ years professional Java development experience.
• Thorough understanding of Agile/SaFE principles.
• Proven history of cross‑functional team communications.

• Cost Account Manager Experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner Certification.
• Basis of Estimate writing Experience.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.