Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer (*Active DoD TS/SCI required)

Northrop Grumman; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Software Engineer to join their innovative Payload and Ground Systems team. This exciting role involves designing and developing applications software for cutting-edge ground systems, all while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, particularly in Java, C++, and Python, and will thrive on tackling unique challenges. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology, this company offers a culture that values intellectual curiosity and collaboration. If you're ready to make history and drive innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible work hours (9/80 schedule)

Discretionary bonuses

Overtime eligibility

Long Term Incentives for VP/Director positions

Qualifications

• Must have an active SCI clearance at time of application.
• 5+ years of software development experience required.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug applications software for Ground Segment.
• Support program through maturity and milestones to achieve mission.
• Work independently in a dynamic environment with minimal oversight.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Agile development methodologies

Automated testing

Software testing principles

Working with distributed teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Ph.D. in relevant field

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Automated test tools (Cucumber, Behave, Selenium)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) seeks to find a Software Engineer in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support a Ground program.

This position may be located at either our Morrisville, NC, Fairfax, VA, or Linthicum, MD sites. (compensation varies per location)

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

As a Software Engineer, you will be on the Space Vehicle Management team where you will design, develop, document, refactor, test, and debug applications software for a Ground Segment. Ultimately, you will support the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission. Development is done within the Agile paradigm using the Atlassian tool suite. The work is full-time in the office. The qualified candidate must have and be able to maintain a clearance.

The successful candidate will have Software development experience, with the ability to digest changes and synthesize them into working designs, generate efficient code according to the specifications, and adapt to changes as necessary that are driven by bugs or specification updates or the customer. The candidate is expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment, and to be highly self-motivated, reporting information to leads and the customer. The individual is expected to handle diverse assignments with efficiency, finding unique solutions and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow.

Basic Qualifications

1. Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
2. Must be willing to submit for and successfully pass a polygraph
3. Minimum years of experience needed to be considered:
1. Level 3 (Principal):
1. 5 Years of relevant experience with a completed bachelor’s degree
2. 3 Years of relevant experience with a completed master's degree
3. 1 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D.
4. 7 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree
5. 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a completed degree ( High School diploma or equivalent is required )
2. Level 4 (Sr Principal):
1. 8 Years of relevant experience with a completed bachelor’s degree
2. 6 Years of relevant experience with a completed master's degree
3. 4 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D.
4. 10 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree
5. 12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a completed degree ( High School diploma or equivalent is required )
4. Must have above minimum experience on the below:
1. Java, C++ and Python (or similar scripting language) in a cloud environment
2. Agile development methodologies
3. Automated testing
4. Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
5. Working with a geographically distributed team

Preferred Qualifications

1. STEM degree
2. Favorably adjudicated CI or FS polygraph
3. Proficient with Python, Perl, Rust, Docker/Kubernetes, Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD
4. Proficient with Atlassian tools (i.e., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
5. Familiar with Kubernetes cluster software deployment
6. Experience with automated test tools (i.e., Cucumber, Behave, Eggplant, Selenium, Cypress)
7. Experience developing software for complex near real-time ground systems in mission domain

To better support our employee’s work/life balance, most NG worksites support a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.

With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $165,500.00

Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $206,000.00

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.