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A leading global security company, Northrop Grumman provides innovative products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber security, and complex logistics to government and commercial clients.

Size: 10000+ employees
Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager 3 to join our Engineering Leadership Team in Mc Clellan (Sacramento), CA. This Software Engineering Manager position is a dual-role management position. The first role is serving as the Engineering and Sciences Functional Manager overseeing the Software and Digital Technologies Engineering Department in Mc Clellan. Direct reports will include Level 2 Software and Digital Technologies Engineering managers and senior engineers in technical leadership roles. The second role is performing high impact technical or leadership responsibilities on one of the core programs in our portfolio. This position reports directly to the Mission Systems E&S Director responsible for the teams supporting engineering efforts across multiple business portfolios within our Networked Information Solutions Division. Periodic travel to other Northrop Grumman site locations may be required in both the functional and technical responsibilities of this role, at a rate below 25% of total work time.
Functional Manager duties include:

• Provide Engineering functional oversight for the Engineering staff in your department. This includes active employee engagement, career development, conducting employee performance reviews and merit planning, mentoring, and training. You will also be responsible for overseeing and guiding Level 2 Managers in the execution of their role.

• Ensure strong Engineering technical execution and discipline synergy across our portfolio of programs, promoting adherence to our engineering processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure quality work products and reduce risk on the programs. You will be expected to lead the team in mitigating risks and engage to rapidly correct technical execution challenges, pulling in subject matter experts from across your department team.

• Recruit new talent, to include entry-level through highly experienced positions, to meet staffing demand from across the portfolio. You will also work to rapidly redeploy talent to support other programs as programs end or to maximize impact and efficiency of your team.

• Plan and manage the indirect budgets for your Engineering department.

• Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives with a focus on continual efficiency and process improvement as it relates to Engineering technical execution on the programs in the portfolio.
  The selected candidate must demonstrate success in applying leadership characteristics to achieve sustainable top performance across a large technical team, a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Must also balance programmatic needs to deliver results within cost, schedule, and quality parameters while encouraging and rewarding innovative behaviors through all levels of the organization.
  Qualifications:
  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 12 years of technical experience in Software Engineering or a related discipline accompanied by high proficiency in technical development and problem solving across the full development lifecycle; Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 7 years of experience

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• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance* At least 5 years of demonstrated successful experience leading large teams of technical professionals, preferably in an Engineering functional environment or as a program IPT lead* Strong understanding of Software Development execution processes and best practices* Working knowledge of Engineering functional tasking including Program Execution, Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, Processes, and Tools* Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coachingPreferred Qualifications:** Experience effectively leading and growing diverse technical teams with greater than 75 staff Active TS/SCI clearance* Experience leading teams executing both Software and FPGA Development* Experience executing in an Agile Framework, with increased preference for leadership role experience such as Scrum Master* Experience overseeing or directly leading DevOps implementations Experience driving a team toward meeting cost, schedule, and technical performance for complex programs, leveraging innovation as necessary* Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to be granted SCI access* Master's Degree in Business Administration*What We Can Offer You:Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you theflexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!Primary Level Salary Range: $187,000.00 - $280,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Antelope, CA

Job ID: Northrop Grumman-R10206934

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-10T20:15:34
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Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• HSA
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• On-Site Gym
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes

Parental Benefits

• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources
• Adoption Leave

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Four-Day Work Week

Office Life and Perks

• Commuter Benefits Program
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Sabbatical
• Leave of Absence

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K)
• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Financial Counseling
• Profit Sharing

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• Mentor Program
• Shadowing Opportunities
• Access to Online Courses
• Lunch and Learns
• Internship Program
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program

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