Manager Software Engineering 2

United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs$147k–$220kPosted Jul 14, 2026
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Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsManager Software Engineering 2United States-Colorado-Colorado SpringsApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10239931RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Software Engineering Manager  – Level 2 to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. This position is within the Space Systems Central Engineering SW and Electronics Organization supporting the Deep Space Advance Radar Capability (DARC) program. The selected individual will manage up to 15 direct reports and serve as an individual contributor, SW product owner, or SW team lead within the DARC program.The ideal candidate will have experience developing, integrating, and debugging software applications on complicated systems and diverse programming languages is key. The successful candidate must also possess leadership characteristics that enables successful team outcomes, growth of the organization, and the development of innovative solutions to difficult problems. Excellent organization skills, and the ability to collaborate with various disciplines and program functions to successfully execute program objectives is a must. Previous ground-based RADAR, microservices based software architectures, and people management experience is preferred. The selected individual will manage up to 15 direct reports and serve as an individual contributor, software product owner, or software team lead within the DARC program.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.In this job, you will:Directly contribute to the software development, integration, testing, sustainment, and process improvement efforts on the DARC programCollaborate with cross-functional discipline leads and program management to develop, plan, and execute current and future project efforts of the programManage and support staff career developmentEnsure software Engineer staff have the proper tools, training, and assignments required to meet program objectivesSupport proposal efforts and develop software engineering labor estimatesBe responsible for hiring and staffing actionsEmployee performance managementBrief program and customer leadershipOther duties as assignedIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of professional experience in a STEM field – OR – Master’s degree with 8 years of professional experience in a STEM field.Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scopeRecent software development experience within microservice based architecturesExpert in Agile software development principlesFluent in a...

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