Engineer / Principal Engineer - Software

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Melbourne, FL, USA
In-Office
79K-148K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, implement, test, integrate, and maintain software across the full lifecycle. Support builds, releases, deployments, configuration, automated testing, and troubleshooting. Work in agile teams to gather requirements, prototype, perform quality reviews, triage operational issues, and support system-level evaluations for defense programs.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for an Engineer Software or Principal Engineer Software to join Global Surveillance Division supporting the team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.

Responsibilities will include designing, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the systems and software. The role requires you to have hands on technical experience and a can-do approach towards environment automation and management along with continuous improvements.

You will be a team member working in agile development process. You will be responsible for the design and implementation of application builds, releases, deployment along with configuration activities. Your responsibilities will include working with internal business partners to gather requirements, prototyping, and architecting complex solutions supporting the building and test plan execution, performing quality reviews, and triaging and fixing operational issues. The candidate will assist with the integration, troubleshooting and testing of implemented software changes. The ideal candidate will have the ability to take ownership of an ambiguous hard problems and drive to a solution, while working in a team environment. 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 develop, modify, and maintain customized or standardized applications using software engineering best practices and standards, and 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.

Essential Functions:
•    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 role can be filled at either a T02 or T03 level.

Basic Qualifications:
•    (Engineer Software T02) bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 or more years of experience in software engineering
OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 0 or more years of experience in software engineering
•    (Principal Engineer Software T03) 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
OR a PhD degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 1 or more years of experience in software engineering.
•    Development experience with C/C++ languages.
•    Experience developing software in a Linux or Windows environment.
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills and Strong interpersonal skills.
•    US citizen with ability to transfer and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance. Clearance is required to start.
•    Ability to obtain and maintain special program access.
•    Willingness to work off-peak for short term surge support to meet program milestones
 Preferred Qualifications:
•    Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite with add-ons like Git and Confluence.
•    Experience with C/C++ desktop application development
•    Experience with multithreaded desktop application development
•    Familiarity with the Agile software development process.
•    Full software development life cycle experience.
•    Experience with DOORS and/or Cameo UML Modeling experience or similar tools.
•    Experience with formal software test and Weapon System evaluations.
•    US citizen with a current in scope DoD secret or higher clearance.
•    Currently the holder of a special program access.
 

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years software engineering experience (T02) or 5+ years for Principal (T03).
  • Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0+ years software engineering experience (T02) or 3+ years (T03).
  • PhD in a STEM discipline and 1+ years software engineering experience (T03).
  • Development experience with C/C++.
  • Experience developing software in a Linux or Windows environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of automated testing and software development lifecycle.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
  • US citizen with ability to transfer and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance; clearance required to start.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain special program access.
  • Willingness to work off-peak for short term surge support to meet program milestones.
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite and add-ons like Git and Confluence.
  • Experience with C/C++ desktop application development.
  • Experience with multithreaded desktop application development.
  • Familiarity with the Agile software development process.
  • Experience with DOORS and/or Cameo UML Modeling or similar tools.
  • Experience with formal software test and weapon system evaluations.
  • Current in-scope DoD Secret or higher clearance.
  • Currently the holder of a special program access.

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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