Principal Software Engineer - On-Site, Top Secret

Northrop Grumman Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Software Engineer (or Principal Software Engineer) to join our team on site in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA.

You will develop and maintain software applications, leveraging modern tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver capabilities across the system lifecycle. The role requires a STEM degree with experience in SDLC, various programming languages, and DevOps tooling, plus Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related engineering experience; or Master’s with entry level; or PhD with 1 year.
• Experience with SDLC and programming in C, C++, Java, Python.
• Experience with Agile software development and embedded system programming.
• Experience with Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, Black Duck or similar DevOps tools.
• Active Top Secret clearance and SAP access may be required; willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain new and existing software applications.
• Rapidly develop, integrate, test, and deploy new software capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose and address software and system problems.

Skills

SDLC experience

Agile software development

C programming

C++ programming

Java programming

Python programming

Embedded systems

Real-time concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Docker

Fortify

Coverity

Black Duck

VxWorks

Integrity

RTOS / RT Linux

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Software Engineer (or Principal Software Engineer) to join our team on site in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA.

You will develop and maintain software applications, leveraging modern tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver capabilities across the system lifecycle. The role requires a STEM degree with experience in SDLC, various programming languages, and DevOps tooling, plus Top Secret clearance.