Northrop Grumman

Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Software

Northrop Grumman$98K — $184K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in STEM and 5-8 years of software engineering experience depending on the level
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
  • Experience in debugging software in multiple environments
  • Experience integrating supplier software
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and other object-oriented programming languages
  • Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and test software throughout its entire lifecycle
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure software component integration
  • Gather and report software metrics for project tracking
  • Adhere to software best practices within the program
  • Develop software products across all software lifecycle phases

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan options
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off for personal and vacation needs
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector (NGAS), Global Surveillance division is looking for Principal Engineer Software/Senior Principal Engineer Software to join our software team. This position will be in Melbourne, Florida.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to take ownership of hard problems and drive to a solution, while working in a team environment and provide leadership for its implementation. It is critical that you understand the software development life cycle and have an in-depth knowledge of automated testing to facilitate and analyze large data sets. The Software Engineer will participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. The Software Engineer will apply technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems. The Software Engineer will interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers. Therefore, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required. A solid experience in bash scripting, Java, C++, and other OOP languages, in a Linux environment is required.

Responsibilities include:

  • Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software

  • Work with various team members to integrate functionality with other software components.

  • Supporting the gathering and reporting software metrics.

  • Follow program software best practices.

  • Develop software products within all phases of the software lifecycle.

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level.

Basic Qualifications:

  • (Principal Engineer Software) bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 or more years of experience in software engineering OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 3 or more years of experience in software engineering.

  • (Sr. Principal Engineer Software) bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 or more years of experience in software engineering OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 6 or more years of experience in software engineering

  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

  • Development experience with debugging software in both the desktop and target environments.

  • Development experience with software integration of supplier software.

  • Experience with Agile software development

  • Development experience with C/C++ and other OOP languages.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Software Supplier Management interfacing experience.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Experience with integrating software and hardware

  • Experience with Open Mission Systems (OMS) architecture and standards

  • Experience with linux/unix operating systems

  • Experience with Agile software development and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, Bamboo, Fisheye, etc)

  • Experience with Cameo modeling for software design

  • Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite with add-ons like Git and Confluence.

  • Familiarity with the Agile software development process.

  • Full software development life cycle experience.

  • Experience with formal software test and Weapon System evaluations.

  • US citizen, with a current in scope DoD Top secret or higher clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

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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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