Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps (San Diego - Hybrid)

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San Diego, CA, USA
Hybrid
92K-171K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, architect, develop, deploy, and operate a DevSecOps software factory for aerospace programs. Implement and automate CI/CD pipelines, continuous build/integration/test/deployment/cyber, coordinate builds and delivery schedules, work in Agile teams with systems, embedded software, and test automation, and support cyber remediation and metrics collection.
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 has an opening for a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps / DevOps to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This partially hybrid role is located on site in San Diego, California.

In this role you will be working with the latest technology to modernize software product production with DevSecOps - continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, continuous cyber, continuous deployment, and continuous metrics on aerospace programs. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, deployment, and operation of modern DevSecOps software factory. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Real-time & Embedded Software, Test Automation, DevSecOps, and Systems Test in an Agile software development environment.

Job Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

  • Work in an innovative environment, on significantly diverse assignments, and in collaborative team settings across all levels

  • Coordinate program builds and delivery pipelines

  • Implement all segments of DevSecOps lifecycle - continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, continuous cyber, and continuous deployment pipeline

  • Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders on build and delivery schedule

  • Automate and simplify the build and delivery process

This position may be filled as either a level 2 Software Engineer or level 3 Principal Software Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for level 2:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and entry level related engineering experience

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with Agile Framework

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python, Swift) and software development lifecycle

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo), AND/OR GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes

  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance OR Top Secret (in-scope)

Basic Qualifications for level 3:

  • 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

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with Agile Framework within the last 3 years

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python, Swift) and software development lifecycle

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo), AND/OR GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with implementing DevSecOps lifecycle - continuous (build, integration, test, deployment, cyber, monitoring)

  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance OR Top Secret (in-scope)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with configuration of virtual machines and virtual networks (VPC, NSX-T, NSX-V)

  • Certification with cloud technology (AWS, VMWare, Azure, Kubernetes) at the beginner level

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with implementing the automated collection and reporting of software metrics

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with implementing cyber analysis regimen on program

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with implementing cyber remediation and cyber compliance on a program

  • Demonstrated Professional Experience with implementing, and operation of cyber remediation and Risk Management Framework (RMF)

  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret (in-scope) clearance

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary 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 a STEM discipline and 2 years related engineering experience OR Master's in STEM and entry-level experience (level 2)
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years related engineering experience OR Master's and 3 years OR PhD and 1 year (level 3)
  • Demonstrated professional experience with Agile frameworks
  • Professional experience with at least one object-oriented programming language: Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python, or Swift
  • Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps lifecycle including continuous build, integration, test, deployment, cyber, and monitoring
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance OR Top Secret (in-scope) required at start
  • Demonstrated experience with configuration of virtual machines and virtual networks (VPC, NSX-T, NSX-V)
  • Cloud technology certification or familiarity (AWS, VMware, Azure, Kubernetes)
  • Experience implementing automated collection and reporting of software metrics
  • Experience implementing cyber analysis, remediation, compliance, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) on a program
  • Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, time management, organizational and communication skills

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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