Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Software

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel 10%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer to support a cutting-edge lab environment.

You will design, develop, and deploy software for 5G/NextG, ML, cybersecurity, and cloud-based solutions in a tactical warfighter context. Applicants should have STEM degrees and extensive experience in software engineering, cloud platforms, microservices, and DoD security clearances.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required or in scope.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, deploy, and enhance 5G systems based on the O-RAN standard.
• Design and deploy microservices architectures on Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.
• Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software.
• Ability to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems.
• Working with various team members to integrate functionality with other software components.

Skills

C/C++

Java

OOP languages

Kubernetes

AI/ML models

5G protocols

Microservices

Cloud computing

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Azure

AWS

Virtualization

Containerization

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance & Travel

Clearance required for start: Yes.

Clearance type: Secret.

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.

We are seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Software Engineer to support a research area associated with our key lab environment within the Research & Advanced Design organization. The program technologies include 5G/NextG communications, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and future wireless technologies in support of tactical applications for the warfighter. The position is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

Accomplish

• Integrating, deploying, and enhancing 5G systems based on the O-RAN standard.
• Designing and deploying microservices architectures on Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.
• Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software.
• Ability to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems.
• Working with various team members to integrate functionality with other software components.
• Providing technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with programs objectives.
• Following software best practices.
• Developing software products from all phases of the software lifecycle.
• Contributing to the full life cycle of system development in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This includes requirements development, modeling and design, application development, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance.
• Meeting milestones and deadlines by providing best in-class solutions.
• Adhering to and following roadmaps, plans, and schedules.
• Working closely with the software lead and following their guidance.

Succeed

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 or more years of experience in software engineering OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 or more years of experience in software engineering, or a PhD in STEM with no experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 or more years of experience in software engineering OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 or more years of experience in software engineering, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related experience (for Sr. Principal).
• Experience developing software and COTS software integration.
• Experience on virtualization on different platforms and containerization.
• Experience working with on-premise and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience developing CONOPS and work with other teams to provide demo infrastructure.
• Experience with demo/experiment integration and execution.
• Experience with the Agile software development process.
• Must have an active in scope DoD Secret security clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with C/C++, Java, or other OOP languages.
• Experience with 5G communications protocols and equipment.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining microservices architectures in Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into microservices architectures.
• Experience applying commercial products to military applications.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques and tools.
• Experience implementing software within microservices architectures.

Thrive with Us

At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well‑being of all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00.

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.

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.