Software Engineering Manager 1

Position Overview

At Northrop Grumman – Xetron, part of the Mission Systems sector, you will serve as a cleared or clearable Section Manager within our Software Engineering organization.
In this dual role you will both manage a high‑performing team of cyber software engineers and contribute as a software engineer developing low‑level code and innovative solutions
that protect multi‑domain intelligence and defense battlespaces. Based in Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, Xetron offers a small-business culture within a larger organization,
providing you the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems, mentor top engineering talent, and contribute to projects with significant national impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and guide direct report engineers by setting objectives, monitoring progress, and ensuring accountability for workload.
• Recruit, interview, and hire top-ranked engineering talent while providing timely, constructive support and performance feedback.
• Motivate team members through regular meetings, mentoring, career development, and coordinating training initiatives.
• Design, write, implement, and maintain low‑level C code while leveraging Python for scripting, rapid prototyping, and integration into DevOps pipelines.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts, contribute to product documentation, and provide technical direction and guidance.
• Staff programs for optimal execution, execute risk-mitigation planning, and engage in strategic problem solving.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must have BS + 5 years software engineering experience or MS + 3 years software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, engineering management, and/or program management experience.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance (Northrop Grumman will sponsor).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current, active Top Secret clearance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering.
• Experience in cyber tool development, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research.
• Experience as a technical lead, functional lead, or in a military leadership role.
• Experience working on U.S. Government programs with engineering deliverables.
• Experience in recruiting and developing top engineering talent.
• Advanced degree such as M.S., M.B.A., or equivalent.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $121,000.00 - $181,400.00 per year
• Schedule: 9/80
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.
• Additional benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.