Northrop Grumman

Engineer / Principal Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications

Northrop Grumman$79K — $137K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline; or PhD with relevant experience for Principal level
  • 2 years relevant experience for Engineer; 5 years for Principal Engineer
  • Must acquire and maintain Secret clearance and program access
  • Proficiency with infrastructure elements including VMs, containers, Linux/Windows
  • Experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of software-defined networking and coding/scripting in languages like C, Java, or Python
  • Familiarity with Agile tools, especially Atlassian suite

Responsibilities

  • Adapt mobile control station software applications to cloud environments
  • Build and deploy Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions
  • Implement containerization and security protocols for cloud environments
  • Integrate systems and conduct testing within multi-disciplinary teams
  • Participate actively in Agile software development practices

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including health coverage
  • Retirement and Savings Plan
  • Phenomenal learning opportunities and diverse project exposure
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Engineer or Principal Software Engineer - Cloud and Applications to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in El Segundo, CA, San Diego, CA or Melbourne, FL.

Accomplish

In this role you will help adapt a suite of mobile control station software applications to a cloud environment, participating in building Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and infrastructure to deploy the solution to an Il-5 cloud environment including containerization, instrumentation, integration, security, and system test. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Dev*Ops, in an Agile software development environment.

Succeed

The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

**This role may be filled at either the Software Engineer or a Principal Software Engineer level based on the qualifications below.**

Basic Qualifications:
  • Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
  • Principal Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience OR a PhD degree in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
  • Experience with infrastructure components (VMs, containers, network, storage, Linux/Windows, and IT security concepts)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices
  • Experience with software-defined networking
  • Experience with a coding or scripting language (C, C++, Java, Python)
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence)


Preferred Qualification:
  • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
  • An active Secret or higher clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
  • Certified (associate level or above) in a cloud platform or
    • Azure Platform
    • AWS Platform
  • CompTIA Security+ certification
  • CompTIA Cloud+ certification
  • Experience with administering cloud-based networking (ACL, Security Groups, WAF)
  • Demonstrated experience in cloud adoption, environment prototyping, and data migration
  • Knowledge of account management solutions (RBAC, AWS IAM, Azure AD)
  • Expertise leveraging git for code management (ArgoCD, Flux, Gitlab)
  • Experience leading teams of technical individuals


Thrive with Us

At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $171,000.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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At Northrop Grumman, your work will redefine the edges of technology and create a safer future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Our team is at the forefront of innovation, collaborating to make the impossible, possible.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

Networking and Leadership

Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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