Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Software Engineering Manager 1 at its campus in Warner Robins, GA. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical ability and leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance.
As the Software Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver new software or upgrade existing products. You will also be responsible for the leadership of managing people, executing performance reviews, staffing programs, and career development of employees. Our engineering teams provide world-class engineering solutions to the sustainment and modernization of mission systems for our customers. Our programs include development, sustainment, and IR&D programs for systems that include aircraft self-protection systems, radar, and avionics. This position is a dual role position encompassing both technical leadership and performance as well as people leadership.
Position Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership and Performance:
Candidate will contribute technically to our current software programs. Technical responsibilities will include:
Develop, modify, and maintain software using software engineering best practices and standards.
Participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, software development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, and formal system testing.
Apply technical expertise in solving complex software and integration problems.
Candidate will be a thought leader for software engineering practices and modern software strategies for their team.
Candidate may assist software engineering department manager in reviewing proposals, white papers, and other new business initiatives.
People Leadership:
Lead a small software engineering team that supports multiple programs:
Set attainable goals.
Execute performance reviews.
Guide the employees regarding career development.
Support teams or individuals to improve performance and achieve goals through coaching and mentoring.
Provide flowdown and direction from upper management and the organization.
May assist software engineering department manager in executing, updating, and maintaining department procedures.
Support organizational engineering initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant technical experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant technical experience with M.S degree.
Proficient in C/C++ and/or Ada programming language
Proficient in all areas of formal software lifecycle process from requirements to formal testing
Interest in being a technical leader as well as a people manager.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance per business requirements. US Citizenship is a requirement.
Must be able to work at location in Warner Robins, GA.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a lead engineer on software projects
Experience in object-oriented analysis and design
Experience programming in Ada
Experience using JIRA/Bitbucket and Smart Git
Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) principles
Active Secret Security Clearance
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent STEM discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant technical experience with B.S degree (or minimum 3 years with M.S degree)
- Proficient in C/C++ and/or Ada programming language
- Proficient in all areas of formal software lifecycle process from requirements to formal testing
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Interest in being a technical leader as well as a people manager
- Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance per business requirements; US Citizenship required
- Must be able to work at Warner Robins, GA (on-site)
- Experience as a lead engineer on software projects
- Experience in object-oriented analysis and design
- Experience programming in Ada
- Experience using JIRA, Bitbucket, and Smart Git
- Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) principles
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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