Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Engineer Software - Deputy Ground Software Lead

Northrop Grumman$142K — $213K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (8 years experience) or equivalent; Master's (6 years) or PhD (4 years)
  • Experience with satellite operations
  • Availability to work onsite daily
  • Understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines
  • SAFe Agilist/SM/PO certification (version 5 or 6)
  • Ability to independently execute tasks
  • Experience in customer interaction and leading teams of 25+ engineers
  • U.S. Citizenship with a current Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the RTE to plan and manage PI activities
  • Own the bug-fix flow to enhance cycle-time and predictability
  • Utilize data to drive team efficiency and defect metrics
  • Serve as a technical bridge between development teams, leadership, and customers
  • Support the Development Lead in strategic decisions and process enhancements

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal needs
  • Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses
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

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.

We are looking for team members who want to solve interesting, complex problems, which protect our nation. Your talents and passion are most important to us. Become a part of our enthusiastic team where we have fun working together and take pride in our contributions to the nation's safety.

We are recruiting for a senior engineers with a background in Software Development Engineering and Team Leadership.

In this role, the focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This positions is located onsite on our Chantilly, VA campus, and requires a Top Secret clearance at the time of application.

Job Description:

Partner with the RTE - Help plan and run PI activities and keep the team on schedule.

Own the bug-fix flow - Triage defects, facilitate priority setting, and improve cycle-time and predictability.

Use data to drive decisions - Track team efficiency, defect metrics, and act on the insights.

Be a technical bridge - Connect development teams with leadership and customers, and coach teams on SAFe and servant-leadership.

Support the Development Lead - Assist the Lead with strategic decisions, stakeholder communication, and process changes so the team runs smoothly and continues to deliver mission-critical software.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 8 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 6 years: OR a PhD and 4 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (4 years of additional experience)
  • Experience with satellite operations
  • Ability to work on site daily
  • Basic understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline
  • SAFe 5 or 6 Agilist/SM/PO or equivalent
  • Ability to execute with little to no guidance
  • Experience with customer interaction
  • Experience leading teams of 25+ engineers
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Must have a current and active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven track record of navigating unfamiliar or rapidly-changing environments
  • Space Mission Planning Experience
  • Understanding of greater company goals with motivation to succeed
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers
  • Experience in a deputy lead role and an understanding of what that role entails.


Primary 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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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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