Manager of Data Engineering

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Manager of Data Engineering to lead data and software engineers across critical business domains. The role guides the Databricks enterprise lakehouse, sets engineering standards and technical direction, and delivers reliable data systems aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain a data engineering roadmap; align technical priorities with business objectives and the Northrop Grumman data strategy
• Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team; mentoring engineers on design patterns, code quality, data architecture, and career development
• Champion clean, modular architecture and enforce engineering best practices
• Drive end-to-end delivery of data pipelines in Databricks, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance while meeting roadmap milestones
• Collaborate with leaders and teams across various functions, including business management, business development, facilities, human resources, supply chain, and manufacturing

Requirements:

• Must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in software or data engineering with a relevant Bachelors Degree OR 6 years of experience in software or data engineering with a relevant Masters Degree
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in people management leading engineering teams
• Proficiency with Databricks (or comparable modern data lakehouse platforms), cloud services (AWS), and data pipelines
• Demonstrated skill in managing technical teams, process excellence, and meeting roadmap deliverables
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence both technical and executive audiences
• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering or related field
• Deep domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, or Manufacturing