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What You’ll Get to Do:
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks to fill a Manager of Software Engineering 2 position based in Annapolis, MD. The role consists of leading a team of embedded software engineers that support development and production of SONAR systems software, as well as new business pursuits to ensure quality software solutions.
This position is a dual role encompassing both people and project/technical participation.
Lead a Software functional group of 10 to 12 engineers including performance management, career development, staffing, and compensation planning
The Software Manager will have an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across business areas as required to accomplish the team goals.
The selected candidate will work closely with Managers of other engineering disciplines, and Program Managers.
The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment ranging from research and development to legacy products and production support.
Provide project and technical oversight for design activities performed by the group
Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers
Support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and internally funded projects
Support recruiting, interviewing, and hiring
Support fostering employee engagement and knowledge sharing
The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in developing embedded software.
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Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field with 8 years of experience in a software engineering discipline; OR a Masters degree in a STEM related field with 6 years of experience in a software engineering discipline; OR a PhD in a STEM related field with 4 years of experience in a software engineering discipline.
Experience in a technical leadership role on a software project
Experience with developing embedded software
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Effective communication and presentation skills
High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring
U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a Top Secret and Special Access clearances may be required for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS / SCI w/ poly
Masters' degree in a relevant technical or management specialty.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field and 8 years of software engineering experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years, or a PhD and 4 years
- Experience in a technical leadership role on a software project
- Experience developing embedded software
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- High proficiency in technical problem solving, including decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret and Special Access clearance
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical or management specialty
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.
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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.








