Software Engineering Manager 2 (Software Assurance Architecture)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Software Functional Manager with a strong background in Software Assurance Architecture located in Melbourne, FL . This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as the individual's program responsibilities. It is expected that the Functional management role will comprise 15% to 20% of the candidate's time. This is a dual-hat position so the remaining 80% to 85% of the selectee’s time will be directly funded activities in support of an MDC2 program. The candidate should have a strong technical background in software development and embedded systems, including strong C/C++, software requirements and software design experience. Software Development focus is for mission applications using software engineering best practices & standards and participate in the full life cycle of software development to include C++ coding to NGAS and MDC2 coding standards, unit testing and software integration testing, software requirements and design documentation and support for program reviews. Management duties will require tasking and coordination of approximately 10-13 engineers, and process and resource coordination with functional homeroom management. This candidate will participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. The candidate will apply technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems. The candidate will interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers. Therefore, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Solid experience in OS configuration, bash scripting, C/C++, or other OOP languages, in a Linux environment is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance and Special Program Access is required. The selected individual will play a critical role in the design, development, and delivery of the program’s deployment strategy and network architecture. Responsibilities Containerization and securing of applications, Operating System hardening and network security Deploying, automating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the systems and software infrastructure for rapid deployment and maintainability of the infrastructure Requires you to have hands-on technical experience with virtualization, environment automation and management, and continuous improvements The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day communications, performance assessment and feedback, career counseling, professional development, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues and managing staff The candidate will provide project staffing support with recruiting, interviews and hiring The candidate will be responsible for recommending employees for raises and promotions Will provide detailed employee performance feedback, periodic 1-on-1 meetings, annual mid-term, and end of year performance appraisals. Trains, coaches and mentors’ other engineers and support staff within the functional organization Responsible for evaluation of current project requirements and assures staff has adequate statement of work to optimize contract performance The candidate will work with program management and IPT leads in establishing personal, program and functional goals as well as performing performance evaluations and merit adjustments He/she will acquire the necessary computers, equipment, and tools to enable their subordinates to perform their work Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the program’s systems Implement engineering changes to the system as required Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures Responsible for implementing the network configurations as designed, and coordinating with peers, SMEs, and government engineers on hardening and securing of the system as a whole Willingness to work Temporary/short-term off-peak hours assignments for time constrained HW/SW integration efforts Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software Work with various team members to integrate functionality with other software components Ability to lead a team and/or provide leadership to drive solutions of complex problems Support software working groups with the customer Develop software products from all phases of the software lifecycle Develop and share technical documentation and presentations New business acquisition, proposal, and special projects support Assist with staff workload forecast preparation· Identifying and implementing new or improved tools and processes to increase team efficiency Acquire the necessary computers, equipment, and tools to enable the team to accomplish their assigned job Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints Leads Engineering teams with program execution Mentor Engineers on all phases of the Program Supports the software department, software center, and software sector in their day-to-day activities Manage a team of direct reports of between 10 – 13 engineers, supporting their needs, training, and career growth Basic Required Qualifications: Must either have a bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years of relevant software experience that includes a background in software development, OR a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 7 years of related professional experience, OR a PhD in in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant software experience Must be familiar with all phases of the software development life cycle and Agile software development Prior lead or management experience in a team environment In-depth working knowledge and experience with C/C++, Java, or other OOP languages Expert knowledge and experience developing software in a Linux environment Experience with configuration management using industry standard tools and processes Experience with Firewall, VPN, switch, and router configuration Experience with configuration and management of Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper network appliances Experience with authentication and data encryption methods, to include securing communications at either the datalink or network layer Active certification at DOD 8570 IAT Level II (Security) The ability to obtain and maintain Active DoD Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain special program access Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering Familiarity with Rhapsody, Cameo, Eclipse, Atlassian Tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo) Experience with Agile methodologies Experience with containerization technology (e.g. Podman, Docker) Experience with container orchestration systems (e.g. Kubernetes) Experience with virtualization technology (e.g. VirtualBox, QEMU, KVM, vmWare) Experience with scripting (Bash, Python) Experience with network security (SELinux, CIPSO, SECMARK) Experience with multilevel security solutions Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper Experience with the NCDSMO cybersecurity standards Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Atlassian tools Experience working in a DevOps culture with continuous integration / continuous deliveries “CI/CD” Preferred candidates will have demonstrated leadership of engineering personnel on a Northrop Grumman Corporation program to include software architecture oversight Hold an in-scope DoD Top Secret or higher clearance Hold an active Program Access clearance Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00 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.

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