RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman, Missions systems is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to support the Advanced Technology Laboratory within the Microelectronics Center; this position will be located in Linthicum, MD please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on site, full time, at our Linthicum, MD campus. Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Technology Laboratory’s semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable a number of Northrop Grumman’s ground based radars, avionic radars, and space systems. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of approximately 30 professionals including an additional manager in support of our microelectronic foundry operations. This role requires a proven track record in agile environments, managing multiple software portfolios, and fostering high performing teams. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills to drive innovation, deliver high quality software solutions, and efficiently support our operational goals. Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Lead and manage a cross functional software engineering team working within agile scrum frameworks. Oversee the planning, development, and delivery of software solutions that support foundry operations. Collaborate with the additional manager and other stakeholders to align team efforts with company objectives. Develop and execute project strategies, ensuring effective portfolio management and timely delivery of initiatives. Mentor and develop team members, promoting continuous improvement, agile best practices, and professional growth. Establish performance metrics, monitor progress, and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity. Communicate project status, risks, and challenges to executive leadership and cross functional teams. Drive innovation and maintain deep technical and operational understanding of microelectronic foundry processes. Manage and deliver staffing and reporting status and metrics to ATL leadership. Support funding activities for products in direct benefit of programs. Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result and provide direction to resolve priorities to achieve goals. Make decisions that impact the organization’s credibility, operations, and services. Comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 7 years of relevant experience. 2 years management experience. Excellent communication, decision making, and problem solving skills. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing stakeholder expectations. Prior agile software team leadership experience. Experience designing, developing, integrating, verifying, and qualifying software products with software and systems engineering. Knowledge of Dev*Ops principles and tools specifically Git source control knowledge and Atlassian Suite (Jira, BitBucket, etc.) knowledge. The selected candidate will be required to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition of continued employment; maintaining the required clearance will be a condition of continued employment. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience leading or playing a key role in efforts involving Digital Transformation implementation/proliferation. Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Experience and demonstrated ability to lead and manage technical teams including job analysis, new product design, system architecture, software development, system integration and working with customers and other stakeholders to perform requirement definition. Experience with modern software development methodologies and DevOps practices. Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us! Primary Level Salary Range: $149,400.00 $224,000.00 The 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.