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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager 2 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $139,100.0 - $208,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Vbscript, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Concurrent Computing, Python (Programming Language), Korn Shell, Object-Oriented Software Development, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Scripting, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Devsecops, Golang - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3361157030&tx=HT767THZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 10-20 individuals to complete the full software development life cycle in an Agile software development environment. The successful candidate will collaborate and work in a team environment with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment, to ensure the team is meeting the mission engineering objectives of the contract. The successful candidate will implement and utilize several Agile development techniques and metrics to help manage team progress and quality throughout the life cycle. This position is a dual-hatted position that reports to the IPT Lead on the program side and the Software Department Manager on the functional side. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. An occasional travel requirement up to 10% may be needed. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct., * Must either have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 9 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development, OR a Master's degree Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 7 years of related professional/military experience OR a PhD Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field and 4 years of experience that includes a background in software development * Prior experience in a leadership capacity 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 Agile software development, object-oriented architecture and programming, software integration and testing. * Experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: Java, Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, or KornShell * Active in-Scope, U.S. government Secret clearance * Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs, * Current approved PAR to applicable program * An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other STEM discipline * Advanced technical management degree * Prior experience in engineering functional management * 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 ## Description * New business acquisition, proposal, and special projects support * Support Functional Engineering initiatives * Assist with staff workload forecast preparation * Identifying and implementing new or improved tools and processes to increase team efficiency * Acquire the necessary computers, equipment, and tools to enable the team to accomplish their assigned job * Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems * Leads Engineering teams with program execution * Mentor Engineers on all phases of the Program * Creates, reviews, and maintains critical documentation * Strong interpersonal skills * Supports the software department, software center, and software sector in their day-to-day activities ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [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) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)