Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our Software and Digital Technology Team as a Principal or Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD.
What You’ll Get to Do:
In this role, you will lead the development, implementation, enforcement, maintenance, and automation of Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes for large- and small-scale programs by applying SCM best practices and industry standards while using DevOps tools and automation to improve configuration control, build and release management, traceability, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Developing, implementing, maintaining, and automating SCM processes, procedures, and workflows
- Applying SCM best practices, industry standards, and configuration-control principles across the software development lifecycle
- Coordinating and creating controlled, repeatable builds for test, integration, and delivery
- Administering, configuring, and improving SCM and DevOps toolchains
- Automating build, release, configuration-control, and delivery activities using CI/CD tools, scripting, and infrastructure automation practices
- Facilitating and documenting configuration/control board meetings; creating build, release, and delivery documentation; and supporting process-improvement initiatives
- Experience with software source control and configuration management tools and environments, including Atlassian tools, Git, Jira, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Linux, and Windows
- Establishing and implementing procedures to coordinate, track, and control changes to program data, software baselines, and products
- Partnering with Agile software development teams to integrate SCM controls and automated DevOps workflows into day-to-day development activities
- Identifying opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve repeatability, and strengthen auditability through automation
"This position may be filled as a Principal or Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer based on the qualifications below."
Basic Qualifications: Principal DevOps Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 5 years of related experience; Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 3 years of related experience; PhD in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and related experience
- Professional experience in software configuration management or closely related discipline
- Experience with coordinating/creating configured software builds for test and delivery
- Experience with SCM principles, concepts, best practices, industry standards and configuration control processes
- Experience with SCM, source control, build, or DevOps tools to support automated and repeatable software development, build, and delivery processes
- Experience applying Agile methodologies and working as a member of a software development team in an Agile environment
- Experience with software source control and configuration management tools and environments including Git
- A current/active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP (Special Program Access) is required. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment
- U.S. Citizenship required
Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 8 years of related experience; Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 6 years of related experience; PhD in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 3 years of related experience
- Professional experience in software configuration management or closely related discipline
- Experience with coordinating/creating configured software builds for test and delivery
- Experience with SCM principles, concepts, best practices, industry standards and configuration control processes
- Experience with SCM, source control, build, or DevOps tools to support automated and repeatable software development, build, and delivery processes
- Experience applying Agile methodologies and working as a member of a software development team in an Agile environment
- Experience with software source control and configuration management tools and environments including Git
- A current/active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP (Special Program Access) is required. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment
- U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with implementing and maturing SCM processes on a large-scale program
- Experience configuring, administering and automating DevOps tools, including Jenkins and Gitlab Pipelines/Runners, to streamline CI/CD processes
- Experience in developing scripts and automation using Bash, Python or PowerShell or similar languages
- Experience with Software Configuration tools such as Atlassian tools, GitHub, Gitlab, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Linux, and Windows
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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 with 5 years of related experience, or master's degree with 3 years, or PhD with related experience for Principal level
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or master's degree with 6 years, or PhD with 3 years for Sr. Principal level
- Professional experience in software configuration management or a closely related discipline
- Experience coordinating or creating configured software builds for testing and delivery
- Experience with SCM principles, best practices, industry standards, and configuration control processes
- Experience with SCM, source control, build, or DevOps tools supporting automated and repeatable software delivery
- Experience applying Agile methodologies within a software development team
- Experience with software source control and configuration management tools, including Git
- Current and active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain SAP Special Program Access
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience implementing and maturing SCM processes on a large-scale program
- Experience configuring, administering, and automating Jenkins and GitLab Pipelines or Runners
- Experience developing scripts and automation using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar languages
- Experience with Atlassian tools, GitHub, GitLab, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Linux, and Windows
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.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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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.
