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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Software Engineering - Level 1 (ASP Portfolio) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States - **Salary:** $133,000.0 - $199,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, SC Clearance - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2A77F3F43922477A8C5D75C947398253/job/ ## About the Role * Demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance * Will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business., * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline preferred from an accredited institution and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree; or 1 year of experience with a PhD. * Must be experienced in all aspects of the engineering development lifecycle * Proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment * Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in collaborating with and leading engineering teams. * Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must. * High proficiency in technical problem solving * Familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors and simulations * Familiarity with the Missile Defense System * Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time to support business needs. * Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret clearance at the time of application which is required to start., * Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty * Direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership * Working knowledge of OPIR sensors, with respect to focal plane resolution, sensitivity, and line of sight considerations for the purpose of tracking * Experience in tracking and prediction algorithms * Unix/Linux operating system expertise (RHEL) * Experience with C/C++ software language, development tools, and integrated development environments (IDEs) * Agile development experience ## Description The Engineering & Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a talented professional to join the Advanced Space Processing E&S team in Boulder, CO as a Software Engineering Functional Manager Level 1 managing a team of Algorithms/Analysis Engineers and/or Software Engineers., * This is a dual role encompassing both functional management and technical performance within the Advanced Space Processing Portfolio (BOA or Advanced Programs) team. ## 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) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [AI Pair Programming with GitHub Copilot at SAP: Looking Back, Looking Forward!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1546-ai-pair-programming-with-github-copilot-at-sap-looking-back-looking-forward) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)