Manager Software Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman, Missions systems is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to support the  Advanced Technology Laboratory within the Microelectronics Center; this position will be located in Linthicum, MD - please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus. Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Technology Laboratory’s semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable a number of Northrop Grumman’s ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems.

 

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of approximately 30 professionals—including an additional manager—in support of our microelectronic foundry operations. This role requires a proven track record in agile environments, managing multiple software portfolios, and fostering high-performing teams. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills to drive innovation, deliver high-quality software solutions, and efficiently support our operational goals.

 

Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Lead and manage a cross-functional software engineering team working within agile scrum frameworks.

• Oversee the planning, development, and delivery of software solutions that support foundry operations.

• Collaborate with the additional manager and other stakeholders to align team efforts with company objectives.

• Develop and execute project strategies, ensuring effective portfolio management and timely delivery of initiatives.

• Mentor and develop team members, promoting continuous improvement, agile best practices, and professional growth.

• Establish performance metrics, monitor progress, and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity.

• Communicate project status, risks, and challenges to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Drive innovation and maintain deep technical and operational understanding of microelectronic foundry processes.

• Manage and deliver staffing and reporting status and metrics to ATL leadership.

• Support funding activities for products in direct benefit of programs.

• Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result and provide direction to resolve priorities to achieve goals.

• Make decisions that impact the organization’s credibility, operations, and services.

• Comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 9 y