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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Embedded Software Engineer 3 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,300.0 - $276,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Linux, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Proprietary Software, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, SonarQube, VxWorks, Automated Data Processing (ADP), Gitlab, SC Clearance, Atlassian Tools, Devsecops, Jenkins - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=67a7a9f2c954de2e ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields) with 10 years of experience, Master's degree with 8 years of experience, Ph.D. with 6 years of experience. * US Citizenship Required * An active/current DoD Secret clearance. Secret clearance is required to start. Must be able to obtain SAP level access. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance and access for continued employment. * 6 years of experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader * Prior experience leading a software development team * 5 years identifying risks, suggesting mitigation, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status. * Working knowledge of software architecture and open standards in use by the defense industry, * Prior experience within an IPT lead role. * Prior CAM (Cost Account Management) experience. * Working knowledge of Linux or VxWorks operating systems * Management of budget for technical activities * Experience with SonarQube and/or KlocWork tools * Experience with Gitlab * Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Jenkins, and DevSecOps best practices * Experience generating proposals and estimates inputs for new work * Prior software functional management experience (executing performance appraisals, staffing allocations, software process leadership, and career goals development) ## Description 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 Mgr. Embedded Software Engineer 3, 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 ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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