Manager Embedded Software Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesFull-time$153,800–$230,800Posted Sep 15, 2026

About the 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 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: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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.

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
  • Drive sustainable continuous improvement
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM 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
  • 4 years of experience as a Software Engineering/Development Team Leader
  • 3 years identifying risks, suggesting mitigation, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Skills mentioned

Embedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentEmbedded LinuxReal-Time Operating SystemsVxWorksSoftware TestingIntegration TestingSystems EngineeringSystem DesignDebugging

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. is a company based out of 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, United States.

2-10 employeesReston, Virginia