Software Engineering Manager 1

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Wright-Patterson AFB, OH +2 · Software

Software Engineering Manager 1 at Northrop Grumman to lead infrastructure support engineers, ensuring quality engineering support for programs. Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 5+ years of experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, and experience in database administration or system/network administration. The role involves functional leadership, team building, and supporting engineering activities for government customers.

What you'd actually do

  1. lead a team of talented infrastructure support engineers and ensure quality engineering support to programs, IRADs and new business pursuits
  2. provide functional leadership to the team in a strong engineering organization, collaborating with peers across multiple organizations
  3. demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance
  4. demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business
  5. build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering development projects or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in engineering development projects
  • Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • Experience in managing the implementation and delivery of sophisticated engineering solutions in support of Government customers
  • Previous experience in people and/or technical leadership roles
  • Experience working as a Database Administrator
  • Experience building databases, database recovery, disaster recovery, database backup and restoring
  • Experience upgrading and patching databases
  • Experience working as a System Administrator /Network Administrator
  • Experience administering/patching Linux and/or Windows systems
  • Experience in hardening practices, patch management, access‑control principles, and compliance requirements
  • Experience with backup and recovery services, managing file systems and disk space

Nice to have

  • Experience leading a team in the Engineering department of a matrix-like organization
  • Experience leading engineering teams using Agile processes and continuous integration / continuous deployment processes and tools
  • Knowledge of AFRL/RI contracting process and procedures
  • Experience working with National Air Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Combat Command (ACC) or Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
  • Experience working with multiple subcontractors concurrently
  • Business development and/or proposal experience

What the JD emphasized

  • Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • Top Secret