Lead Principal Software Engineer – DoD Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Principal Engineer Software or Sr. Principal Engineer Software. Candidates will design, test, and maintain systems and software, utilizing expertise in Linux/RHEL, C++, and container technologies.

The role demands strong software engineering skills and offers competitive salary ranges based on experience, with benefits including relocation assistance and bonuses. Join a pioneering team making history in technology advancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline required.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience for Principal.
• 8+ years for Sr. Principal position.
• Must be a US citizen with a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Ansible).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test software throughout the lifecycle.
• Integrate functionality with software components.
• Lead a team and manage complex problems.
• Follow software best practices and gather metrics.

Skills

Linux/RHEL

C++

Python

bash scripting

containerization technology

Ansible

virtualization technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

VMware

KVM

Podman

ACAS

SCC

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Principal Engineer Software or Sr. Principal Engineer Software. Candidates will design, test, and maintain systems and software, utilizing expertise in Linux/RHEL, C++, and container technologies.

The role demands strong software engineering skills and offers competitive salary ranges based on experience, with benefits including relocation assistance and bonuses. Join a pioneering team making history in technology advancements.