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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Software Engineering 1 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $133,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, DevOps, Knowledge Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SC Clearance, Servicenow - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/manager-software-engineering-1/11013155 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in STEM related discipline and a minimum of 6 years related experience in Software Engineering, DevOps, or AI Engineering; Master's degree and 4 years of related experience; or a PhD and 3 years of related experience * Active Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility required at time of application * Minimum of 3 years direct technical execution experience in Software Engineering, DevOps, or AI/ML related position * Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment * Effective verbal and written communication skills * Strong practical knowledge of Engineering Processes and Leadership * Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate with positive outcome * Experience working with both internal and external customers and partners Preferred Qualifications: * Team leadership such as IPT lead or equivalent role * Experience with Business Development and capture-related activities * Breadth of software engineering lifecycle experience * Strong understanding of agile principles as well as other lean methodologies * Experience working with system requirements and architecture * Experience with DoD programs and processes, Manage and lead a team of algorithms/analysis and software engineers for the Advanced Space Processing portfolio. Provide functional and technical leadership across the engineering lifecycle, drive stakeholder collaboration, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality technical problem solving. Work involves OPIR/EOIR sensor simulations, missile defense domain work, occasional travel (10%), and requires an active Secret clearance to start. Top Skills: AgileCC++EoirMissile Defense SystemOpirRhelTracking And Prediction AlgorithmsUnix/Linux ## Description Leads technical execution and manages 12-15 early-career software, DevOps, and AI/ML engineers. Responsibilities include coaching, hiring, staffing, performance management, employee relations, engineering-process enforcement, agile and lean improvement, and AI solution development. The manager partners with HR, customers, and internal stakeholders while supporting software engineering delivery and talent development for a cleared defense program., Northrop Grumman is seeking a forward-thinking leader to join the engineering team in Aurora, Colorado as a Functional Software Engineering Manager Level 1. The selected individual's primary role will be in a technical execution capacity for a program performing out of Aurora while also being accountable for managing a diverse group of 12-15 early career direct reports across the SW Engineering organization (SW, DevOps, AI/ML). This dual-track role blends technical execution with people leadership and will report directly to the SW Department Manager., * Team Coaching & Development - Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software, DevOps, and AI engineers; hold regular 1:1s, staff meetings, and career-development workshops. Identify and develop top performing talent across the organization. * Staffing & Talent Acquisition - Own the full hiring lifecycle: workforce planning, recruiting (including external hires), re-assignment, onboarding, and retention strategies. * AI Solution Development - Help identify and implement AI solutions to accelerate daily tasks, improve organizational effectiveness, and drive data-driven talent development. Drive organization-wide standardization and promote its adoption. * Performance Management - Set clear goals, conduct performance assessments, coordinate compensation reviews, and recognize high-impact contributions. * Process Rigor - Enforce engineering-process standards, agile/lean practices, and continuous-improvement initiatives. * Employee Relations - Partner with HR Business Partner on HR matters, resolve personnel issues, and ensure compliance with corporate policies (goal setting, performance reviews, etc.). ## Related Videos - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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