Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Cloud and Applications to support revolutionary systems. This role involves adapting software applications for the cloud and requires strong skills in Infrastructure-as-Code and collaborative Agile practices.

Successful candidates will possess a STEM degree and relevant experience, with competitive compensation between $114,000 and $213,400 based on qualifications and role level.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience for Principal level.
• 8+ years of engineering experience for Sr. Principal level.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Adapt mobile control station software applications to a cloud environment.
• Build Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for cloud deployment.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Agile methodologies

Software-defined networking

Coding or scripting languages (C, C++, Java, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in a STEM discipline

Tools

Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)

Linux/Windows

Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Principal or Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Cloud and Applications to join our team onsite in El Segundo, CA. This opportunity is contingent on program funding and start dates will be determined after funding confirmation.

We work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a drive to do what others think is impossible.

Accomplish

In this role you will help adapt a suite of mobile control station software applications to a cloud environment, participating in building Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and infrastructure to deploy the solution to an Il‑5 cloud environment including containerization, instrumentation, integration, security, and system test. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, including Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, DevOps, in an Agile software development environment.

Succeed

The individual we seek will be self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented to help us grow our services. This position may be filled at either the Principal or Sr. Principal level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications

• Principal: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.
• Sr. Principal: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Experience with infrastructure components (VMs, containers, network, storage, Linux/Windows, and IT security concepts).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices.
• Experience with software‑defined networking.
• Experience with a coding or scripting language (C, C++, Java, Python).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence).

Preferred Qualification

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• An active Secret or higher clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• Certified (associate level or above) in a cloud platform:
  • Azure Platform
  • AWS Platform
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• CompTIA Cloud+ certification.
• Experience with administering cloud-based networking (ACL, Security Groups, WAF).
• Demonstrated experience in cloud adoption, environment prototyping, and data migration.
• Knowledge of account management solutions (RBAC, AWS IAM, Azure AD).
• Expertise leveraging git for code management (ArgoCD, Flux, Gitlab).
• Experience leading teams of technical individuals.

Thrive with Us

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 includes a comprehensive employee benefits package, such as retirement and savings plans, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 – $213,400.00

Salary determination considers scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for senior positions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.