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# Manager Software Engineering 2 - Software Development Lead at NGC

Compensation

$161,100 – $241,700/yr

**Location**
: San Diego, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 29, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Software Development Lead – Software Engineering Manager 2 in Rancho Bernardo, California. The role combines technical leadership of Agile Scrum teams developing embedded software with functional management of direct reports, including staffing, performance management, and onboarding. Responsibilities include leading software design, implementation, testing, delivery, quality, risk, schedule, budget, and integrated master schedule reporting, while coordinating with systems engineering, program management, and other functional teams. The position requires full-time on-site work, up to 25% travel, an active Top Secret clearance, and substantial embedded software engineering experience.

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