Northrop Grumman

Principal / Sr. Principal Configuration Management Engineer

Northrop Grumman$114K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5-7 years of experience; Master’s and 3-6 years; or PhD and 1-4 years of experience.
  • Experience managing, updating, and maintaining software configuration management documentation.
  • Familiarity with Jira for authoring and maintaining software workflows.
  • Proficient in Git and experienced with Bitbucket or GitLab.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, update, and maintain F35 software development procedures and documentation.
  • Review contracts for documentation requirements during the software development lifecycle.
  • Prepare configuration management delivery artifacts to assist in timely software deliveries.
  • Author workflows in Jira and implement them in GitLab.
  • Prepare for configuration management audits.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements including a 9/80 work schedule.
  • Friendly team environment.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage and paid time off included.
  • Opportunity for overtime, bonuses, and long-term incentives for eligible positions.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/ Sr. Principal Configuration Management Engineer to join our F35 software configuration management team.  This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.  The person selected for this important position will take a lead role in the update and management of the F35 software development procedures documentation, be responsible for preparing configuration management (CM) artifacts for F35 software deliveries, and leading and mentoring the other CM team members.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the management, update, and maintenance of all related F35 software development procedures and configuration management documentation to help ensure that all customer requirements are fulfilled.
  • Review contracts to determine documentation requirements for all phases of the software development lifecycle.
  • Prepare CM delivery artifacts and aid the CM and development teams to ensure timely F35 software deliveries.
  • Author and maintain workflows in Jira and help determine how these workflows can be implemented in GitLab.
  • Prepare for occasional CM audits.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule, and a very friendly team environment

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Configuration Management Engineer level 3 or a Sr. Principal Configuration Management Engineer level 4

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Configuration Management Engineer (level 3):

  • 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 in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.
  • Prior professional experience managing, updating, and maintaining software configuration management documentation.
  • Prior professional experience authoring and maintaining workflows for software CM procedures in Jira.
  • Working knowledge of Git, including experience with a Git remote such as Bitbucket or GitLab.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Configuration Management Engineer (level 4):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
  • Prior professional experience managing, updating, and maintaining software configuration management documentation
  • Prior professional experience authoring and maintaining workflows for software related issues in Jira Working knowledge of Git, including experience with a Git remote such as Bitbucket or GitLab.
  • Working knowledge of Git, including experience with a Git remote such as Bitbucket or GitLab.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications for both a Principal Configuration Management Engineer and Sr. Principal Configuration Management Engineer:

  • Familiarity with NIMBUS.
  • Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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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$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
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