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# Software Engineering Manager, Quantum Systems

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Engineering, Real Time Systems
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_1c204d9cd73d85803b21f3a201a8704d

## About the Role

Required is a STEM degree with 6-8+ years in software engineering, experience in real-time systems, and strong collaboration across software, hardware, and program leadership teams. U.S. citizenship is required.

## Description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineering Manager 2 to lead a team developing software for a cryogenic superconducting quantum computer. You will balance hands-on architecture and leadership, guiding software for timing-critical quantum control and cryogenic operations.