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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Software Engineering 2 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $161,100.0 - $241,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, IBM Rational ClearCase, IBM Rational Clearquest, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Subsystems, Scripting, Git - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74220894-manager-software-engineering-2 ## About the Role Basic Qualifications - Software Engineering Manager?2 * Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) with?8?years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in STEM with?6?years of relevant experience. * Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): software design, requirements, application development, integration, testing, and deployment. * Proficiency in at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: C, Python, and/or Ada. * Experience using software?management and workflow?automation tools such as Jira, ClearCase, Git, and ClearQuest. * Demonstrated ability to lead and manage agile development technical teams. * Knowledge of requirements management tools such as IBM?DOORS. * Experience generating and/or reviewing cost estimates or basis of estimate (BOE) documentation. * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within the timeframe set by management. * Must be able to work full?time onsite in Woodland Hills,?CA. Preferred Qualifications - Software Engineering Manager?2 * Master's degree in a technical field with?6?years of experience in a multi?discipline engineering environment, or a Ph.D. with?3?years of experience. * Experience developing and implementing processes that improve product?development efficiency and accuracy. * Proven track record of leading a team of engineers and establishing strong relationships with other functional organizations and program offices. * Experience with failure?analysis techniques and methods (RCCAs). * Technical project?management experience, including budget and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) expertise. * Demonstrated success with Model?Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) philosophies and tools. * Experience authoring and reviewing technical proposals. * Experience with engineering planning, scheduling, metrics, earned?value systems, and workload forecasting. * Active DoD Secret clearance. ## Description * Manage and lead a team in a fast?paced environment with high expectations, highly diverse assignments, and collaborative settings across all levels. * Direct teams that deliver technical solutions in an agile software development environment * Participate in planning and program performance, addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality for a work package, subsystem, or related work packages. * Manage staffing and report status and metrics to program and functional leadership. * Provide functional management to direct reports, including career guidance, staffing, interviewing/onboarding, coaching, and direct engagement. * Develop and implement robust processes with an emphasis on continuous improvement. * Interface with program leaders to coordinate staffing requirements and ensure the proper skill mix to support program activities. * Mentor team members to develop skills and provide career guidance and development planning. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [JavaScript? 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