Principal / Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer - R10205732

Northrop Grumman; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 110,300 - 165,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer. This role involves working on complex systems and requires proficiency in real-time software and command control systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, with a strong focus on communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Security clearance is necessary, and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline with at least 5 years of experience.
• Current active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Understanding of software design principles and computer architecture.

Responsibilities

• Support the software design team lead and partner with engineering functions.
• Perform code and unit testing.
• Progress and mature the segment, supporting engineering reviews.

Skills

Familiarity with Command and Control or Controls System software

Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

C/C++

Job description

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Principal / Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer.

What You’ll Get To Do

IPT-Level role, member of SW Design Team. This role - a software design engineer focusing on Controls Software - works at the Segment/IPT level of an extremely complex System comprised of multiple Segments, all of which incorporate mature and emerging technologies. This engineer will support the software design team lead and partner with other engineering functions to progress and mature the segment, and support critical engineering reviews and milestones (e.g. SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR)

This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area OR Redondo Beach, CA.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Controls Software Design Engineer or Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer.

This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements.

Basic Qualifications For Principal Controls Software Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD
• Familiarity with Command and Control or Controls System software
• Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software
• Experience implementing requirements & interface definitions in software, performing code and unit testing
• Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
  
  

Basic Qualifications For Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD
• Familiarity with Command and Control or Controls System software
• Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software
• Experience implementing requirements & interface definitions in software, performing code and unit testing
• Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
  
  

Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer:

• Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance
• Knowledge of software design principles and patterns
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Experience with hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support
• Experience with development and environment tools, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Cypress, Visual Studio, Python, C/C++
• Experience with application management tools, e.g. GitLab, Nexus, Trivy, SonarQube, Doxygen
• Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools, eg Jira or Confluence, and agile methodologies
  
  

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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