Manager, Software Engineering

Northrop Grumman

Manager leading a software engineering team at Northrop Grumman focused on cloud-based microservices and Agile development. Responsible for planning, performance, and technical guidance.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeOklahoma City • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,800 - $197,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and lead a team in a fast-paced environment with high expectations
Responsible to participate in planning and program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of work packages
Manage workflow requests from other product leads within the Software IPT
Collaborate on Agile Scrum teams to deliver software development life cycle of products
Responsible for managing staffing and reporting status and metrics to IPT and Functional leadership
Provide functional management to direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field OR a STEM Master’s Degree
9 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in software development, OR 7 years with a STEM Master’s Degree
Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: C, C++, and Python
Ability to implement, integrate, and debug embedded software architectures
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++PythonSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)embedded software architecturesprogram performancecost managementschedule managementtechnical performancequality management

Soft Skills

team managementleadershipcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityreportingworkflow managementperformance metrics

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in STEM