Release Train Software Engineer - Level 6

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Morrisville, NC
Salary
$184,100–$276,100 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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Above market

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This role $230k
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This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$210,325 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $230k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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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

Northrop Grumman currently has 200 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $123,100–$186,450 across 198 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Release Train Software Engineer - Level 6

As a senior Release Train Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Morrisville, NC, you will serve as the Chief Scrum Master for an agile software development organization, facilitating program-level processes and driving continuous improvement. Your daily responsibilities include coordinating scrum execution, collaborating with Product Owners to maintain accurate product backlogs, and leading feature teams through Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives. You will manage dependencies across teams, track performance metrics, and ensure high-quality software delivery from concept to sustainment. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and extensive experience in technical project leadership within the defense industry, along with expertise in system engineering and software development.

What you'll do

  • Act as RTE/Chief Scrum Master coordinating scrum execution for software organization.
  • Own and oversee Agile framework processes including increment planning, demos, and retrospectives.
  • Provide leadership to feature teams and act as consultant/coach to resolve complex issues.
  • Identify and manage dependencies across geographically dispersed feature teams.
  • Monitor performance indicators and track agile metrics for continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of professional experience or equivalent.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application with willingness to pass CI polygraph.
  • 8 years of organizational management or IPT leadership experience.
  • 5 years of software development experience in defense industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, collaborative management style.
  • Leadership experience building effective multi-discipline teams.

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