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Northrop Grumman

Manager Embedded Software Engineer 3

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A Software Development or Engineering Manager leads teams of software developers who design or improve computer software. Manages and oversees the software development process and directs the work of software engineers. May be primary contact with customers or users; may manage software development project budgets and hire or train staff.

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Manager Embedded Software Engineer 3 Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, Maryland •
PERMANENT
Updated 06/2026 Job Description Job Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nations history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks to add an Mgr. Embedded Software Engineer 3 based out of Baltimore, MD. This position is in the E&S Baltimore and Partnered Sites supporting the Software Architecture organization. Software Architecture provides programs and initiatives with engineering talent focused on the development, maturation, application, incorporation, and support of software architecture across a broad portfolio of mission systems. As the Mgr. Embedded Software Engineer 3, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the people, resources and processes required to deliver software solutions. Additionally, you are responsible for managing people performance, providing excellent staff resources to programs, and the career development of employees.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components Engage with business leaders and customers to understand and drive business execution Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate Drive sustainable continuous improvement, including by collating and deriving insights from data Generate proposal and estimates inputs for new work Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology Guide the team in compliance with the Internal Software Development Plan (iSDP) and the Agile Development Plan (ADP) Coordinate with other disciplines when needed such as Systems and Hardware Candidates must have strong communication and people leadership skills Manage a staff of up to 15 direct reports Set, track, and measure employee performance expectations Guide employees regarding career development Provide technical and business coaching and mentoring Communicate direction from the higher-level organization and uphold principles of the organization LI-MR1
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields) with 10 years of experience, Master's degree with 8 years of experience, Ph.D. with 6 years of experience. US Citizenship Required An active/current DoD Secret clearance. Secret clearance is required to start. Must be able to obtain SAP level access. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance and access for continued employment. 6 years of experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader Prior experience leading a software development team 5 years identifying risks, suggesting mitigation, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status. Working knowledge of software architecture and open standards in use by the defense industry Preferred Qualifications Prior experience within an IPT lead role. Prior CAM (Cost Account Management) experience. Working knowledge of Linux or VxWorks operating systems Management of budget for technical activities Experience with SonarQube and/or KlocWork tools Experience with Gitlab Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Jenkins, and DevSecOps best practices Experience generating proposals and estimates inputs for new work Prior software functional management experience (executing performance appraisals, staffing allocations, software process leadership, and career goals development)
Primary Level Salary Range:
$184,300.00 - $276,500.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.