Northrop Grumman
Corporate Software Engineering Director 1 - R10216596-7
Northrop Grumman, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States, 60008
Corporate Software Engineering Director 1
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Director
Location: Near an existing Northrop Grumman facility in the continental United States (not remote).
Relocation assistance: None.
Travel required: Yes, approximately 10% of the time.
At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. Our pioneering spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements. We look for bold, courageous, and innovative individuals to join us in inventing the future.
Job Scope And Responsibilities
Establish a centralized Software Engineering function aligned with the overall enterprise engineering vision.
Chair the Software Engineering Leadership Group (SWLG).
Lead the Software Engineering Council/CoE, defining strategy, priorities, and working‑group structures in collaboration with sector leadership.
Partner with HR, Communications, and sector teams to design and execute a comprehensive change‑management plan.
Define a unified talent‑development framework that includes training, tools, career pathways, and certification programs.
Work with CIDO to adopt converged processes and tools that support modern software development.
Develop and enforce enterprise‑wide software processes and governance that meet both corporate and sector needs.
Identify and drive continuous‑process improvements, communicating updates on behalf of the Council/CoE.
Establish metrics and data sources to measure software‑engineering execution effectiveness across the enterprise.
Benchmark our processes against government, industry, and best‑practice standards.
Own the Enterprise Software Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP).
Help the company effectively integrate artificial intelligence into software engineering processes and engineering products/platforms, ensuring AI adoption enhances productivity, quality, and innovation.
Escalate critical issues and strategic discussions to the Executive Leadership Team, Enterprise Engineering Leadership Team, and Corporate Technology Council as required.
Build strong partnerships with sector leaders and other functional groups, determining objectives, interpreting policies, and ensuring alignment with long‑range planning.
Facilitate internal and external engagement at events such as Engineer’sWeek and SW all‑hands.
Provide enterprise‑wide expertise on existing capabilities, technologies, and platform interconnections.
Brief and influence senior customer executives.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with at least 12 years of software engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in a STEM field with at least 10 years of software engineering experience.
Minimum of 10 years in software engineering management roles (e.g., program IPT lead or functional leadership).
Minimum 7 years of systems engineering experience.
Current DOD Secret level security clearance (or higher) and ability to maintain SAP/SAR access.
Proven record of leading change‑management initiatives.
Experience on large‑scale, cross‑sector development programs with integrated workforce operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead direct reports and manage teams.
Occasional travel for meetings, events, and customer engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in STEM, MBA, or higher.
Current TopSecret/SCI clearance.
Familiarity with the Northrop Grumman portfolio.
Experience identifying, developing, and integrating strategic technologies and design solutions.
Skilled in stakeholder communications, ensuring program information is defined, collected, shared, stored, and retrieved effectively.
Demonstrated collaboration across multiple disciplinary areas.
Leadership of digital‑transformation or multi‑year initiatives that improve software‑engineering effectiveness.
In‑depth knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community processes.
Experience spanning multiple Northrop Grumman business units, driving change through initiatives, AOP, and LRSP.
Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 – $336,500.00. The above range is a guideline; final offers consider qualifications, education, skills, and market conditions.
Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. Employees may qualify for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives.
The application period for this role is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, with potential adjustments based on business needs.
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
Northrop Grumman EEO Statement . U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and other restricted roles.
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Seniority level: Director
Location: Near an existing Northrop Grumman facility in the continental United States (not remote).
Relocation assistance: None.
Travel required: Yes, approximately 10% of the time.
At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. Our pioneering spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements. We look for bold, courageous, and innovative individuals to join us in inventing the future.
Job Scope And Responsibilities
Establish a centralized Software Engineering function aligned with the overall enterprise engineering vision.
Chair the Software Engineering Leadership Group (SWLG).
Lead the Software Engineering Council/CoE, defining strategy, priorities, and working‑group structures in collaboration with sector leadership.
Partner with HR, Communications, and sector teams to design and execute a comprehensive change‑management plan.
Define a unified talent‑development framework that includes training, tools, career pathways, and certification programs.
Work with CIDO to adopt converged processes and tools that support modern software development.
Develop and enforce enterprise‑wide software processes and governance that meet both corporate and sector needs.
Identify and drive continuous‑process improvements, communicating updates on behalf of the Council/CoE.
Establish metrics and data sources to measure software‑engineering execution effectiveness across the enterprise.
Benchmark our processes against government, industry, and best‑practice standards.
Own the Enterprise Software Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP).
Help the company effectively integrate artificial intelligence into software engineering processes and engineering products/platforms, ensuring AI adoption enhances productivity, quality, and innovation.
Escalate critical issues and strategic discussions to the Executive Leadership Team, Enterprise Engineering Leadership Team, and Corporate Technology Council as required.
Build strong partnerships with sector leaders and other functional groups, determining objectives, interpreting policies, and ensuring alignment with long‑range planning.
Facilitate internal and external engagement at events such as Engineer’sWeek and SW all‑hands.
Provide enterprise‑wide expertise on existing capabilities, technologies, and platform interconnections.
Brief and influence senior customer executives.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with at least 12 years of software engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in a STEM field with at least 10 years of software engineering experience.
Minimum of 10 years in software engineering management roles (e.g., program IPT lead or functional leadership).
Minimum 7 years of systems engineering experience.
Current DOD Secret level security clearance (or higher) and ability to maintain SAP/SAR access.
Proven record of leading change‑management initiatives.
Experience on large‑scale, cross‑sector development programs with integrated workforce operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead direct reports and manage teams.
Occasional travel for meetings, events, and customer engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in STEM, MBA, or higher.
Current TopSecret/SCI clearance.
Familiarity with the Northrop Grumman portfolio.
Experience identifying, developing, and integrating strategic technologies and design solutions.
Skilled in stakeholder communications, ensuring program information is defined, collected, shared, stored, and retrieved effectively.
Demonstrated collaboration across multiple disciplinary areas.
Leadership of digital‑transformation or multi‑year initiatives that improve software‑engineering effectiveness.
In‑depth knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community processes.
Experience spanning multiple Northrop Grumman business units, driving change through initiatives, AOP, and LRSP.
Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 – $336,500.00. The above range is a guideline; final offers consider qualifications, education, skills, and market conditions.
Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. Employees may qualify for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives.
The application period for this role is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, with potential adjustments based on business needs.
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
Northrop Grumman EEO Statement . U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and other restricted roles.
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