Principal Software Engineer

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 is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be on site in San Diego, CA. This Software Engineer primary role is to design, develop and test mission systems software.

The Engineer will collaborate with IPT Leads, Integration RE, Software RE, and other developers in a team-oriented environment to achieve program goals; ensures that technical, integration, and schedule performance measures are being met with particular focus on software quality, requirement verification and detail design approaches comply with Sector processes, procedures, and best design/architecture approaches.

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 years of related engineering experience.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

• Support program statement of work by applying fundamentals of software engineering to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle

• Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels

• Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualifications, and delivery of SW products to our customers

• Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines

• Excellent working knowledge with the following programming and scripting languages: C#, C++, and Python

• Experience with the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Git, Git Lab, automated build tools, static code analysis

• Demonstrated understanding of application software integration procedures

• Coordinate and collaborate directly with software development and other engineering discipline teams to develop, write, document, and execute software requirement verification and integration, identifying and tracking issues through resolution

• Support software integration with external interfaces and hardware components in systems integration labs and other integrated test environments

• Must have ability to obtain and maintain a U.S, Government Secret Clearance prior to the commencement of employment and must be able to obtain within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in sensor/payload software design and analysis

• Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C# and C++ software

• Experience leading a team of engineers while building diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members

• Strong technical trouble-shooting skills

• Experience in Agile Software methodologies – Scrum Master, Product Owner

• Experience with cybersecurity compliance using security frameworks and remediation tools (SCC SCAP scanner, Fortify and STIG Viewer)

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.