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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager 1 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Hollywood, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $133,000.0 - $199,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Web Development, Scrum Methodology, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Data Management, Microservices - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9191429/software-engineering-manager-1 ## About the Role * BS or higher degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), MIS, or related field * 5+ years of experience, and significant direct experience in the field of Software Engineering including Agile or SAFe methodologies * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to facilitate/mediate in conflict resolution matters * Candidate must have ability to facilitate/mediate in conflict resolution matters * Candidate must have working knowledge and experience with the SW Engineering or System Engineering disciplines * Candidate must have familiarity with the other Engineering disciplines * Must have an active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) Preferred Qualifications: * Previous experience as a functional manager or technical team leader * Experience in an Agile/SAFe leadership role (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Release Train Engineer, e.g.) * Familiarity with EVMS Reporting and CAM responsibilities * Experience with Web Development and Microservices * Experience with Microsoft Windows-based Applications * Previous in-depth mission planning domain knowledge of program software design and code preferred * Current direct program duties within the MDM OU * Current AP-012 SAP access * Current DoD Top Secret Clearance ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense System is seeking a Manager Software Engineer 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Hollywood, MD or Manhattan Beach, CA. The Functional manager will lead a team of approximately 10-15 engineers working within the Mission Planning department in the Mission Data Management Engineering (MDM) operating unit (OU), part of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems' C2 & Weapons Integration (CWI) division. The successful candidate will lead direct report employees based on organizational goals, program activity, and company policies. Specific responsibilities include coordinating with programs for staffing, recruiting, training, preparing and delivering performance reviews to employees, evaluating/recommending employees for promotions, evaluating salaries and coordinating with Human Resources on potential adjustments, assisting employees in preparing performance goals, providing career guidance to employees and counseling employees on their performance as necessary. Program Execution and Engineering Excellence are our driving forces. 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