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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System & Software Engineering Manager 2 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $146,500.0 - $219,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Emulators, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, System Testing, Backend, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9137412/system-software-engineering-manager-2 ## About the Role * Have experience in managing people and demonstrated success as a leader in a Systems Engineering or related role. * Have strong experience in tailoring engineering processes to delivery with speed while meeting customer expectations. * Have knowledge and demonstrated leadership in more than one of the following technologies: government cloud systems, web and backend development, data analysis, emulation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, cyber security, cyber operations, collection systems, and/or RF sensor systems., * Candidate must have BS + 8 years engineering experience, MS + 6 years engineering experience, or a PhD + 3 years engineering experience * Experience in engineering management, program management, and/or relevant leadership in the military * Experience as a technical leader in a Systems Engineering or related field * US Citizenship is required * The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance (NG will sponsor), * Current, active Top Secret clearance * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Experience in one or more of the following technologies: collection systems, sensor systems, government cloud systems, web and backend development, data analysis, cyber security, and cyber operations. * Experience working on U.S. Government programs with an engineering deliverable * Experience in recruiting and developing top engineering talent * M.S., M.B.A., or other advanced engineering degree * STEM degree ## Description We are seeking a cleared or clearable System & Software Engineering Manager 2 for a critical role in our engineering organization to be responsible for managing a team and leading the Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test efforts on projects., Your direct management responsibilities will include (~20%): * Managing and guiding direct report software engineers * Setting objectives for your team and then monitoring and reviewing progress * Being responsible and accountable for managing the workload of your direct reports * Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top engineering talent * Providing timely, constructive support and feedback to your reports on a regular basis * Completing performance assessments of your team members * Motivating your team members (engagement) and facilitating regular meetings with them * Providing mentoring and career development to each team member * Coordinating training for each team member * Providing appropriate tools and resources for your team's development activities Your SEIT Lead duties will include (~80%): * Work programs, proposals, and internally funded activities in a technical and leadership role * Lead the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test activities on program(s) * Within your program(s), ensure the execution and integrity of all Systems Engineering activities, either completed by yourself or delegated to other team members. Ensure all activities follow company and contract defined policies and procedures. * Plan and execute system reviews * Coordinate program integration activities both internal and external to the program * Oversee the program verification and validation efforts; including creation and/or revision of the system test plans * Oversee the system configuration management including defining, controlling and verifying interface requirements * Establish and maintain strong working relationship with program Chief Engineer, System Architect, and Engineering Program Manager to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline ## Related Videos - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – Web Scraping, Agents, Actors and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1764-wearedevelopers-live-web-scraping-agents-actors-and-more) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [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 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) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)