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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager 2 - SW Lead - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Emerado, ND, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $139,100.0 - $241,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Concurrent Computing, Data Distribution Service, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Graphical User Interface, Hardware Interface Design, Medical Software, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, RS-232, Software Engineering, SonarQube, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, UML, VxWorks, Scripting, Data Server Interface, Real Time Systems, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Web Technologies, Microservices - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9012386/software-engineering-manager-2-sw-lead ## About the Role * Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 9 years of related professional experience that includes a background in software development, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional experience that includes a background in software development. * Prior leadership experience using agile development, including participating as Product Owner, SCRUM Master, and/or team member in an Agile development environment. * Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). * Experience with integrating software used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical software, Safety critical software, medical software, or mission critical software * Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented architecture and programming, software integration and testing. * At least 4 years of recent relevant experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: Java, C, C++, and Python. * Experience with one of the following real time operating systems: Wind River VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity, or Realtime Linux * Familiarity with most of the data interfaces: 1553, RS-232 Serial, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fiber Channel * Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company., * An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other STEM disciplines. * Advanced technical management degree. * Prior experience in engineering functional management is a plus. * Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills. * Previous experience leading a team of 5-12 employees with a record of on-time performance * Previous experience in developing proposal inputs (task descriptions and basis of estimate) * Time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities. * Prior experience with cost account management and task/resource planning. * Understands assembly emitted by C/C++ compilers for typical code constructs * Has developed code in assembly to support low level drivers, BSPs, or critical performance implementations * Strong understanding of embedded software architectures and requirements that drive them * Strong understanding of hardware interfaces in the software architecture and their impacts * Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management. * Experience with Java microservices, Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications, threading, intermediate object-oriented programming, design patterns, Data Distribution Service (DDS) messaging, web technologies, Unified Modeling Language (UML), database essentials and SQL/NoSQL. * Prior experience using Atlassian Tool Suite, JIRA, SonarQube. #Blue ## Related Videos - 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