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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Engineering 1 - Flight Software Integrated Product T - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States - **Salary:** $203,900.0 - $305,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Regression Testing, Release Management, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Integration Tests, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9120662/director-of-engineering-1-flight-software-integrated-product-t ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in engineering and/or software management * Demonstrated understanding of full-life-cycle software development experience (requirements, architecture, design, coding, unit test, integration, test support) * Demonstrated experience leading multiple Agile teams delivering a shared product * Experience with system integration and test strategies, including integration test environments, test automation, regression testing, and V&V workflows. * Experience with release planning, approvals, and deployments to production environments. * Experience managing cost and schedule; CAM (Control Account Manager) * Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance., * Master's Degree in STEM or an MBA * Fifteen (15) years of experience in project or program management, leading people, projects, or programs with software technical teams. * Demonstrated discipline in meeting cost and schedule targets for technically complex work with experience across all phases of program lifecycle * Strong background working with cross functional Systems Engineering & SW teams * Deep expertise in Agile principles, processes, and tooling; hands on use of Jira and Confluence for planning, tracking, and reporting. * Excellent written and verbal communication ability to all levels of the organization and outside stakeholders * Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills * Demonstrated ability to make tough decisions * Prior experience managing subcontractors As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change. ## Description Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector's Multi-Domani Operations Division (MDO) is seeking a Director of Engineering 1 - Flight Software (FSW) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California and will report functionally to the Western Region Software Engineering Director. The Flight Software (FSW) IPT Lead will be responsible for end-to-end cost, schedule, technical, and management oversight of the Bus FSW organization to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries for multiple execution programs across all tranches. Responsibilities encompass leading the NG IPT inclusive of key subcontractor performance and delivery to critical schedule commitments. Effective communication and excellent leadership characteristics are essential. The FSW IPT Lead responsibilities include: * FSW IPT strategy and execution (cost, schedule, technical, quality, risk and opportunity management, forecasting) to meet the deliveries and milestones of the program. Tight integration between Bus FSW and program execution is essential. * Effective communication and collaboration between the FSW IPT and all other IPTs to ensure overall program success. Specifically, close collaboration with the SV IPT is required for subcontractor management * Provide technical leadership and direction for the Bus FSW team to ensure the SW architecture, design, and testing meet program requirements and quality standards. * Act as customer interface for technical and execution matters related to the FSW IPT and to internal NG leadership. * Partnership with the Functional organization to leverage internal expertise & capabilities to optimize NG/subcontractor organization for efficient and effective operating teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical commitments. * Collaboration within OU IPTs and functional leaders to develop and nurture a highly competent and engaged team that delivers on commitments and embodies "best culture". Proactively improve/refine Bus FSW systems engineering, software development and validation & test processes and accompanying metrics to improve performance visibility and predictability. * Bid and proposal of supplemental work related to the FSW IPT within Proliferated Systems * Support to MDOD and WRE initiatives (e.g. OU strategy, IR&D investments, employee career development, cross-organization experience rotations) ## 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) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [The Future of Developer Experience with GenAI: Driving Engineering Excellence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1107-the-future-of-developer-experience-with-genai-driving-engineering-excellence) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) ## Related Articles - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [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 is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer)