The Software Engineering Manager 1 role at Northrop Grumman involves leading a software team within the Chantilly E&S department, focusing on both technical and managerial duties with an 80/20 split. This position entails managing staffing, training, performance reviews, and career development for direct reports while also providing technical support in areas like design, development, testing, and deployment of software projects. The manager will collaborate closely with the program management office to ensure successful execution within cost, schedule, and resource constraints, leveraging tools such as GitHub, Jira, and Jenkins. Ideal candidates possess a STEM degree along with 5+ years of experience in software engineering, hands-on programming skills in languages like Python or C++, and an active Secret clearance. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities to drive continuous improvement and build world-class execution teams within the fast-paced aerospace industry.
Lead direct report employees to achieve organizational goals and program results.
Coordinate staffing, recruiting, training, performance reviews, and career guidance.
Provide technical support and leadership on design, development, test/integration activities.
Ensure successful execution by managing cost, schedule, and resources for projects.
Implement sustainable continuous improvement and develop critical skills growth strategies.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years or Master’s degree in STEM with 3+ years of software engineering experience.
Active Secret clearance required for U.S. citizens.
Hands-on programming experience in Python, C/C++, Java, or C#.
Strong leadership and communication skills to mentor and coach a diverse team.
Experience managing engineering teams of at least 6 members.
Market check
Salary context
This
$133,000–$199,600
range sits above
40%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$138,910–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$150,750–$211,200
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
Northrop Grumman currently has
173 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$113,900–$170,950
across 168 roles with salary data.