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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Embedded Software Engineer 2 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $153,800.0 - $230,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Linux, Embedded Software, Proprietary Software, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Automated Data Processing (ADP), SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9171767/manager-embedded-software-engineer-2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields) with 8 years of related experience, OR Master's degree with 6 years of related experience, OR Ph.D. with 4 years of related experience * U.S Citizenship required * Must have a current/active DoD Secret clearance. Secret clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment. * The ability to obtain a Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start. Must be able to maintain this level of access for continued employment. * 4 years of experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader * 3 years identifying risks, suggesting mitigation, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status. * Experience with software Integration and Test, * Prior experience within an IPT lead role. * Prior CAM (Cost Account Management) experience. * Working knowledge of Linux or VxWorks operating systems * Board support software experience * Management of budget for technical activities * Experience with software Integration and Test * Experience generating proposals and estimates inputs for new work * Prior software functional management experience (executing performance appraisals, staffing allocations, software process leadership, and career goals development) ## Description We are looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD. This position is in the E&S Baltimore and Partnered Sites supporting Software and Digital Technologies. Our team provides technical skills, technologies, and processes to affordably develop, design, produce and sustain products across the defense industry while providing a decisive advantage to our customers. As the Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver software solutions. Additionally, you are responsible for managing people performance, providing excellent staff resources to programs, and career development of employees. Roles & Responsibilities: * Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components * Engage with business leaders and customers to understand and drive business execution * Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate * Drive sustainable continuous improvement, including by collating and deriving insights from data * Generate proposal and estimates inputs for new work * Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology * Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and the Agile Development Plan (ADP) * Coordinate with other disciplines when needed such as Systems and Hardware * Candidates must have strong communication and people leadership skills * Set, track, and measure employee performance expectations * Guide employees regarding career development * Provide technical and business coaching and mentoring * Communicate direction from the higher-level organization and uphold principles of the higher organization ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [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) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [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) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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