Cyber Software Engineering Department Manager 3

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Salary
$175,500–$263,300 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
53 days ago
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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Cyber Software Engineering Department Manager 3

The Cyber Software Engineering Department Manager 3 joins the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity division within the Engineering and Sciences organization. This dual role combines people leadership with direct technical performance, requiring the manager to oversee an offensive cyber engineering team. Key responsibilities include staffing, workload forecasting, mentoring, and performance management while ensuring the team meets technical requirements for multiple programs. The manager must provide direct feedback, develop talent, and maintain stakeholder relationships. The role demands expertise in software engineering, application software development, graphical user interface design, web applications, embedded software, and software security. This position addresses complex technical problems within the domain of offensive cyber software development for military and intelligence customers, requiring a background in computer science or related engineering fields to ensure successful program execution.

What you'll do

  • Manage a multi-discipline engineering team supporting various programs, projects, and initiatives.
  • Provide direct performance feedback and career development mentoring to team members.
  • Perform technical work and oversight for at least 50% of the total role.
  • Ensure offensive cyber engineering personnel meet technical requirements for supported programs.
  • Manage staffing requirements, workload forecasting, and the hiring process for new requisitions.
  • Communicate critical information to employees to maintain productivity and engagement.
  • Identify and develop internal talent through rotational opportunities and performance management.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Active Secret clearance is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering field with 12 years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering-related fields.
  • MS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering field with 10 years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering-related fields.
  • PhD degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering field with 8 years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering-related fields.
  • 8 years of proven leadership skills in functional engineering management.
  • 5 years of technical manager experience.
  • Experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams.
  • Experience building a strong culture and high performing work environment (preferred).
  • Experience in multiple relevant technology areas such as application software development, GUI design, web applications, embedded software, or software security (preferred).
  • Ability to showcase company capabilities to customers to support business development (preferred).
  • Proven collaboration with program managers and customer representatives to meet program objectives (preferred).
  • Experience with U.S. Government contracts (preferred).
  • Experience in all aspects of the Engineering processes and Offensive Cyber Software development (preferred).
  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering technical or management specialty (preferred).

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