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# Software Engineering Manager 3

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,300.0 - $276,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9171681/software-engineering-manager-3

## About the Role

* BS/BA degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline with a minimum of 10 years related software or firmware experience or MS degree in STEM with 8 years of related software or firmware experience.
 * Experience and depth of understanding in software engineering principles, and the full engineering lifecycle
 * Prior experience with personnel management activities including: performance management, professional development, employee retention, and recruiting
 * High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring
 * Experience leading small-to-medium technical teams in successful delivery of technical solutions, engineering artifacts, and operational software
 * Familiarity with an engineering lifecycle in an agile environment
 * US Citizenship
 * Active DoD Secret Clearance, * Experience with embedded software development and delivery of software product for DoD customers
 * Familiarity with DoD Earned Value Management principles to measure project performance
 * Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline with 5 years experience in an agile environment
 * Experience with process transformation and insertion in a large engineering organization
 * Familiarity with Infrared Counter Measures missions
 * Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
 * Management experience
 * Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

## Description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks to fill a Manager Level 3 Software and Digital Technologies (SWDT) position as a department mananger in our Rolling Meadows, IL location. SWDT is a discipline within the sector Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization. The selected candidate will be responsible for the overall direction, leadership, and management of SWDT execution and operations for the Mission Survivabilty Systems (MSS) Business Unit. This Business Unit is a part of the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting, and Survivabilty (MSTS) division which is headquartered at Rolling Meadows, IL. This role encompasses team leadership, management, and technical performance of a diverse team of embedded software engineers.

The selected candidate will report to the Director of SWDT supporting the Rolling Meadows, IL site.

The successful department manager will:

 * Be responsible for driving strong technical, cost, and schedule performance in support of MSS business unit contracts
 * Be responsible for driving operational efficiency and affordability within MSS programs and across the SWDT organization and related E&S elements
 * Be the primary point of contact for SWDT activities supporting MSS across MSTS program management, E&S systems engineering, and E&S hardware engineering and other stakeholders
 * Be responsible for reviewing organizational metrics with applicable program and organizational leadership
 * Be responsible for collaboration and input on future business opportunities, specifically program proposals and new business captures
 * Be responsible for staffing projections, and execute staffing plans in accordance with staffing projections
 * Be responsible for regular communications with direct employees, including increasing inclusion and engagement, mentoring and career development, employee training, and performance management
 * Be accountable for recruiting of talent
 * Provide advice on staffing, training, tools, and processes to the overall SWDT organization


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