Manager Embedded Software Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-25
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Engineering
Software Engineer, Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks to add an Mgr. Embedded Software Engineer 2 based out of Linthicum, MD.
This position is in the E&S Baltimore and Partnered Sites supporting the Software Architecture organization. Software Architecture provides programs and initiatives with engineering talent focused on the development, maturation, application, incorporation, and support of software architecture across a broad portfolio of mission systems.
As the Software manager you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver software solutions. Additionally, you are responsible for managing people performance, providing excellent staff resources to programs, and the career development of employees.
Roles & Responsibilities- Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components
- Engage with business leaders and customers to understand and drive business execution
- Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate
- Drive sustainable continuous improvement, including by collating and deriving insights from data
- Generate proposal and estimates inputs for new work
- Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology
- Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and the Agile Development Plan (ADP)
- Coordinate with other disciplines when needed such as Systems and Hardware
- Candidates must have strong communication and people leadership skills
- Manage a staff of up to 15 direct reports
- Set, track, and measure employee performance expectations
- Guide employees regarding career development
- Provide technical and business coaching and mentoring
- Communicate direction from the higher-level organization and uphold principles of the organization
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams.
Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields) with 8 years of experience, Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience.
- US Citizenship Required
- An active/current DoD Secret clearance. Secret clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
- 3 years of experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader
- Prior experience leading a software development team
- 2 years identifying risks, suggesting…
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