Manager Embedded Software Engineer 2
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Maryland-Baltimore
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. We are looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD. This position is in the E&S Baltimore and Partnered Sites supporting Software and Digital Technologies. Our team provides technical skills, technologies, and processes to affordably develop, design, produce and sustain products across the defense industry while providing a decisive advantage to our customers. As the Embedded Software Engineering Manager 2, 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 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 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 higher organization Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields) with 8 years of related experience, OR Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience, OR Ph.D. with 4 years of related experience U.S Citizenship required Must have a current/active DoD Secret clearance. Secret clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment. The ability to obtain a Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start. Must be able to maintain this level of access for continued employment. 4 years of experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader 3 years identifying risks, suggesting mitigation, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status. Experience with software Integration and Test Preferred Qualifications Prior experience within an IPT lead role. Prior CAM (Cost Account Management) experience. Working knowledge of Linux or VxWorks operating systems Board support software experience Management of budget for technical activities Experience with software Integration and Test Experience generating