Sentinel Manager Software Engineering 2 - 18827* (, UT, United States)

Software Engineering Manager 2

Location: Roy, UT

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance: Secret clearance required. Active US Government Secret clearance with investigation date within last 6 years. Ability to obtain enhanced security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assess staffing needs (20%) and work with team leads to address those needs.
• Support recruitment activities including creating requisitions, conducting interviews, and approving offers.
• Establish program and functional goals and perform quarterly reviews and merit adjustments for subordinates.
• Provide career development recommendations and mentorship; discipline as necessary.
• Acquire necessary computers, equipment, and tools for subordinates.
• Generate training plans and provide training.
• Provide regular flow‑down of company and organizational status; serve as spokesperson for the Software Engineering organization to group, assigned project, and company.
• Lead engineering role executing all facets of building complex software in an Agile environment (80%).
• Perform engineering activities from conceptual design to system deployment.
• Define, implement, and verify software capabilities and tools supporting novel technologies and applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to define technical architectures.
• Lead and collaborate in development of technical requirements and software architecture.
• Conduct architecture and design reviews.
• Participate in integration and testing, aid in developing documentation and briefing materials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs & work/life solutions.
• Paid time off.
• Health & wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• 10% travel requirements and 9/80 work schedule.

Salary

Primary level salary range: $139,100.00 – $208,700.00. Base salary may be supplemented by overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentive programs.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience with a Bachelor of Science; 6 years with a Master’s degree (an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Experience executing software development processes.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with MBSE, software design, and requirement management.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams.
• Understanding of best practices for safety‑critical software development.
• Experience with Agile principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PERL, Python, Bash, YAML).
• Experience with source code configuration management tools (e.g., git).
• Ability to operate independently with limited supervision and establish relationships with technical staff, peers, and customers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning; ability to solve issues and assess technical risks.

Eligibility & Legal

U.S. citizenship required for all positions with government clearance. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.