Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps

Posted 28 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
114K-171K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Build and modernize large-scale software factories across multiple programs. Integrate and automate continuous build, integration, testing, and deployment pipelines using DevOps tools, containers, orchestration, and modern software development practices. Collaborate with software teams, chief engineers, and program stakeholders in an onsite, fast-paced environment. The role requires obtaining and maintaining Top Secret and Special Access Program access.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 has an opening for a Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on site in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will be working with the latest technology to modernize software production across multiple programs.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

• Standup of large scale software factory used by software teams

• Integrate and automate systems to facilitate continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, and continuous deployment pipeline

• Strong communication skills is a must to work with Software IPT, chief engineers, and development team

• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 year of related engineering experience.

• Experience with concepts such as micro services *including scalability best practices), containers, and container orchestration using Docker or Kubernetes

• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills

• Experience with a variety of DevOps tools such as Ansible, Ant, Bamboo, Chef, GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, etc.

• Experience using Agile methodologies in programs with multiple teams

• Experience with software development (Java/Javascript, C++, C# or any modern object-oriented language) and its life cycle

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Initial PAR is not required to onboard.

• Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance issued by the U.S. Government

• Experience with Virtualization technology

• Strong background in Linux/Unix/Windows Administration

• Experience using the Agile methodology

• Experience with the full Atlassian tool suite (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, Crucible, FishEye, Crowd)

• Experience developing builds in Maven, including MAVEN profiles. Ability to automate software builds and releases via Maven & Nexus

• Experience with developing formal builds within the DoD industry

• Experience with VMware infrastructure and automation

• Certification from VMWare and Cisco is desired

• Experience using Azure, Amazon Web Services, including using AWS native services (Cloud Formation, S3, etc.) is a plus

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.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.

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

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 STEM and 5 years of related engineering experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years, or a PhD and 1 year
  • Experience with microservices, scalability best practices, containers, and Docker or Kubernetes
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Experience with DevOps tools such as Ansible, Ant, Bamboo, Chef, GitLab, Jenkins, and Maven
  • Experience using Agile methodologies in programs with multiple teams
  • Software development experience using Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, or another modern object-oriented language
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program access through a Program Access Request
  • Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent Special Access Program access requests
  • Active Top Secret clearance issued by the U.S. Government
  • Experience with virtualization technology
  • Strong Linux, Unix, or Windows administration background
  • Experience using Agile methodology
  • Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, including Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, Crucible, FishEye, and Crowd
  • Experience developing Maven builds, including profiles, and automating builds and releases through Maven and Nexus
  • Experience developing formal builds within the Department of Defense industry
  • Experience with VMware infrastructure and automation
  • VMware or Cisco certification
  • Experience with Azure or Amazon Web Services and AWS native services such as CloudFormation and S3
  • Current Special Access Program clearance

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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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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