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# Manager Software Engineering 2 - Software Development Lead

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $161,100.0 - $241,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, VxWorks, Data Server Interface
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.beyondsandiego.com/job.asp?id=3467071880&tx=JT9587TTZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Software Development Lead - Software Engineering Manager 2 to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) construct., * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.

 * 4+years of recent experience with at least two of: C, C++, Python
 * Hands-on experience with a real-time OS (VxWorks, INTEGRITY, Real-Time Linux, etc.)
 * Knowledge of embedded software architecture and hardware interface impacts
 * Familiarity with most of these data interfaces: 1553, Serial, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, and Fiber Channel
 * Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
 * Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
 * Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Initial PAR is not required to onboard.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work., * Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
 * An advanced STEM degree
 * Prior functional or engineering management experience
 * Experience developing proposal inputs, cost account management, and resource planning

## Description

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

This position is a combination of technical scope supporting the IPT Lead as the SW Development Team Lead and functional management responsibilities serving as a Software Section Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities will include :

 * Provide Functional Management to direct reports, including career guidance, performance management, staffing, interviewing/onboarding, disciplinary actions, and direct engagement.
 * Lead Agile Scrum teams in design, implementation, test, and delivery of embedded software across multiple baselines and contracts
 * Work with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and hardware interfaces (1553, Serial, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
 * Own budget, schedule, and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reporting; coordinate with Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, architects, and product owners
 * Manage product quality, risk identification, and remediation, support program reviews
 * Collaborate with systems engineering, program management, and other functional teams to meet company quality standards and contract-specified cost, schedule, and technical objectives