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# Sentinel Manager Software Engineering 2 - 15554-1

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Roy, UT, United States
- **Salary:** $139,100.0 - $208,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Software, Toolchain
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=686e7b803cbd5455

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience software development experience or master's with 6 years of experience or 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
 * Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance , current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
 * Experience with Agile principles to include Kanban, Scrum
 * Experience in software development using languages such as C++, Python
 * Experience with MBSE, software design & requirement management, * Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
 * Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
 * Experience leading Software Engineering teams
 * At least 1-year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
 * Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks
 * Operates independently with limited to no supervision, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers
 * Able to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plans
 * Experience with executing software development processes
 * CAM certification or willingness to obtain within first 6 months
 * Familiarization with DO178 and process that covers software development lifecycle
 * Understands best practices required for the development of Safety Critical Software Development

## Description

* Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of embedded systems for safety and mission critical software.
 * Collaborate with a team of software engineers in an Agile environment to meet critical milestones.
 * Ensure program mandated software standards and compliance criteria are met.
 * Understand and can develop in a continuous integration tool chain environment meeting technical and compliance requirements.

This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as program responsibilities. It is expected that the Functional management role will comprise up to 20% of the candidate's time. The candidate will be responsible for assessing staffing needs, current as well as projected and working with the respective team leads to address those needs. He/she will also be responsible for supporting recruitment activities including the creation of requisitions, conducting interviews, and approving offers.

The candidate will also be responsible for leading a team of system software engineers, providing guidance, and assigning work regarding the system software architecture & requirements of GNC software to ensure alignment with system architecture.


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