Principal Software Engineer - Defense, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 77,200 - 115,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer. The role involves deploying software updates, supporting CI/CD automation, and developing software for multi-domain scenarios. Candidates should have a degree in STEM, and experience in C/C++ and Java, along with the ability to obtain a government clearance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of experience or a Master’s Degree.
• Experience with software engineering best practices.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deploy product updates and manage software factory environments.
• Support software development lifecycle and CI/CD tools.
• Participate in all phases of software development.

Skills

C/C++ development

Java development

Scripting in YAML, PowerShell, BASH

Networking concepts

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

VMware

Git

CMake

Visual Studio Code

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer. The role involves deploying software updates, supporting CI/CD automation, and developing software for multi-domain scenarios. Candidates should have a degree in STEM, and experience in C/C++ and Java, along with the ability to obtain a government clearance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.