Lead Cyber Software Engineer — TS/SCI/Poly

Northrop Grumman; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Cyber Software Engineer to develop specialized software tools across multiple platforms. The role involves end-to-end data flow design, documentation, and compliance with government software processes.

Candidates should be proficient in Assembly, C/C++, Java, Perl, or Python, and have a current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance. Locations include Annapolis Junction MD, San Antonio TX, Aurora CO, and Carey, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or network engineering with 4 years of experience.
• Current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph clearance and ability to obtain another polygraph.
• Experience in Python or C/C++ programming.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide custom software design and development of specialized tools.
• Design and develop end-to-end data flow for the tools developed.
• Participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews per Government procedures.
• Program in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python.
• Develop Windows applications using Visual Studio/.NET or UNIX applications using make files.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information systems / network engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Visual Studio

Makefiles

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Cyber Software Engineer to develop specialized software tools across multiple platforms. The role involves end-to-end data flow design, documentation, and compliance with government software processes.

Candidates should be proficient in Assembly, C/C++, Java, Perl, or Python, and have a current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance. Locations include Annapolis Junction MD, San Antonio TX, Aurora CO, and Carey, NC.