Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer- (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Software Engineer to join our diverse team in Redondo Beach, CA, focusing on the FAAD portfolio. The role involves administering Linux-based systems, enhancing security, and supporting development environments for defense programs.

The position requires a strong Linux background, shell scripting, and DoD Secret clearance eligibility. Primary and senior roles offer substantial salary ranges and comprehensive benefits in a security-focused team.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Linux system administration in lab, development, or production environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux OS, software, servers, and batch/file permissions.
• Experience troubleshooting OS, networks, and hardware issues across servers/workstations.
• Experience performing OS-level package management, RPMs, kernel/driver interactions, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with shell scripting for automation and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and leads on schedule-driven programs.
• Hold or able to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Linux-based systems in lab and development environments.
• Load, customize, and harden Linux development workstations and servers to meet security requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware problems and coordinate repairs/replacements.
• Respond rapidly to high-priority incidents and restore service for critical labs.
• Collaborate with software developers to support build environments and OS-related issues.
• Document configurations, procedures, and changes; maintain lab inventories.

Skills

Linux administration

Shell scripting

Troubleshooting across OS/Network/HW

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

RPM package management

Virtualization (VMware)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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 Defense Systems seeks a Software Engineer to join our diverse team, working on the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) portfolio of programs in Redondo Beach, CA. The selected candidate will perform system administration duties for an Army Air Defense System that includes defense against manned aircraft; rockets, artillery, and mortars; unmanned aerial systems (UAS); and cruise missile defense.

Principal Software Engineer

• Principal Software Engineer - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (and 5 years of relevant experience in Object Oriented Languages (OOL); or 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD) or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered

Senior Principal Software Engineer

• Senior Principal Software Engineer - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (and 8 years of relevant experience in Object Oriented Languages (OOL); or 6 Years with Masters; 3 Years with PhD) or 12 years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Linux-based systems in lab and development environments, including configuration, patching, and troubleshooting
• Load, customize, and harden Linux development workstations and servers to meet program security and performance requirements
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware problems, including diagnosing faulty components and coordinating repair or replacement
• Respond rapidly to high priority incidents, diagnose root causes across OS, network, and hardware layers, and restore service for critical lab environments
• Collaborate closely with software developers and other engineering teams to support build environments, development workflows, and OS-related issues
• Document system configurations, procedures, and changes, and contribute to maintaining accurate lab infrastructure inventories

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Linux system administration (Red Hat or similar enterprise distributions) in lab, development, or production environments
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux operating systems, software, servers, and associated lab hardware, including managing user accounts, groups, and file system permissions
• Experience troubleshooting operating systems, networks, and hardware issues across servers and workstations
• Experience performing OS level package management, building and maintaining custom RPMs, handling kernel/driver interactions, and conducting performance tuning in Linux environments
• Familiarity with scripting (e.g., shell scripting) for system configuration, automation, and maintenance tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with engineers and technical leads on schedule driven programs
• Hold or able to obtain DoD Secret clearance

Following are good to have, but are not required:

• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and applying security patches and updates to virtualized environments
• Experience supporting backup and restore solutions
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and security compliance, applying OS/security patches, managing patch repositories, and maintaining antivirus tools
• Experience supporting build and deployment environments, including maintaining build scripts and installation media for development environments

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.