Northrop Grumman

Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI required)

Northrop Grumman$103K — $193K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 5-8 years of software development experience (or equivalent)
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI, ability to obtain SAP
  • Experience with Agile programs including Agile DevOps (2-4 years)
  • Proven track record in design, build, and deployment of software products (2-4 years)
  • Strong skills in software architecture documentation (2-4 years)
  • Experience with Python, C++, Docker, and Kubernetes (2-5 years)
  • US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop full stack solutions for satellite ground software
  • Create client and server applications using service-oriented architectures
  • Utilize various programming languages and tools including C++, Python, and Postgres
  • Make independent decisions considering project budget and schedule
  • Develop command and control software for hardware systems
  • Enable activity planning and constraint checking for missions
  • Create visualization tools for complex environments in 2D and 3D.

Benefits

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

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking multiple Software Engineers to support Eastern Software and Controls in their development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software.

This position is located onsite on our Colorado Springs, CO campus. After hours or extended work week may be required.

What You’ll Have an Opportunity to Do:

  • Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer

  • Developing client and server applications and services using service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities.

  • Applications will span languages and toolsets including C++, Python, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation.

  • Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind.

  • Develop software which provides command and control functionality of a hardware system (sending commands, receiving acknowledgements, working on and integrating across interfaces)

  • Develop software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes.

  • Develop software which enables the visualization of a complex and dynamic environment in both two and 3 dimensions, complete with decisions tools, intelligent context, and user-centric interface design.

This position may be filled at the Principal Software Engineer (level 3) or Sr. Principal Software Engineer (level 4).

Basic Qualifications

Principal Software Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of development experience (3 years with a Master’s Degree, 1 years with a PhD) with Python and C++. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI at time of application. Ability to obtain SAP

  • 2 Years Experience with Agile programs including Agile DevOps

  • 2 Years Experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products

  • 2 Years Experience in producing software architecture documentation

  • Experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes

  • US Citizenship

 Sr. Principal Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of development experience (6 years with a Master’s Degree, 4 years with a PhD) with Python and C++.  Experience can be considered in lieu of degree

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI at time of application. Ability to obtain SAP

  • 4 years with Agile programs including Agile DevOps

  • 4 years of experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products

  • 4 years of experience in producing software architecture documentation

  • 5 years of experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes

  • Prior experience with modeling and simulation in support of wargaming, user training, TTP generation and/or CONOPS exploration

  • US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing satellite ground software with any of the following applications for spacecraft missions is highly preferred: Command and Control, Mission Planning, Visualization, and/or Astrodynamics

  • Experience with the creation and use of spacecraft command and control system utilizing cryptographic equipment and a combination of government and/or commercial communications paths.

  • Experience with the creation and use of planning software and constraint checking applications utilized in complex and dynamic space mission planning

  • Experience with the creation and implementation of visualization tools for space missions, including dynamic renderings of space vehicles, depiction of space vehicle missions, simulation of space vehicle sensor and mission outputs, and configuration displays of complex contextual and situational awareness information

  • Linux, Ansible, Docker, Graphics and Animation, UI/UX experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $193,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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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