Manager Software Engineering 2 - Software Development Lead
Quick Summary
Provide Functional Management to direct reports, including career guidance, performance management, staffing, interviewing/onboarding, disciplinary actions, and direct engagement.
C, C++, Python Hands-on experience with a real-time OS (VxWorks, INTEGRITY, Real-Time Linux, etc.) Knowledge of embedded
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.
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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.
Requirements
~2 min read- 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
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 29, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
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