Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - R10196488

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in defense technology as a Software Engineer, where you will design and develop high-performance software systems. This role offers opportunities to work on mission-critical projects with a focus on innovation and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in C/C++, problem-solving skills, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with 5 years or Master’s with 3 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming with hands-on experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications in C/C++.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements.
• Debug, optimize, and test software for performance and reliability.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Debugging

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Math and algorithm skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

JIRA

RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, Embedded Linux)

ADA programming language

Python scripting

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, 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!

We at Northrop Grumman Missions Systems are seeking a skilled Software Engineer in Woodland Hills, CA with expertise in C programming and a strong understanding of software development on an Agile team. Experience with ADA and JIRA is desired. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance, reliable software systems in mission-critical environments.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications in C/C++.
• Utilize C/C++, ADA programming for systems requiring high integrity and safety compliance.
• Debug, optimize, and test software to ensure performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architecture.
• Maintain and update documentation for software systems and processes.
• Work on a development team and perform code version control, reviews, and testing.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

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

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer:

• Bachelor’s with 5 years of professional software development experience; Master’s degree with 3 years of professional software development experience; or a PhD with 1 year of experience
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming with hands-on experience in software development.
• Familiarity with RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, or Embedded Linux).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with software testing, verification, and validation processes.
• Familiarity with safety-critical software standards is a plus.
• Strong math and algorithm skills
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Ability to work onsite full-time at Woodland Hills, CA

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer:

• Bachelor’s with 8 years of professional software development experience; Master’s degree with 6 years of professional software development experience; or a PhD with 4 year of experience
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming with hands-on experience in software development.
• Familiarity with RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, or Embedded Linux).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with software testing, verification, and validation processes.
• Familiarity with safety-critical software standards is a plus.
• Strong math and algorithm skills
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Ability to work onsite full-time at Woodland Hills, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ADA programming language
• Experience with JIRA
• Knowledge of defense and aerospace systems.
• Understanding of memory management.
• Exposure to software development for embedded systems or hardware integration.
• Experience in RHEL (for BH development), static and dynamic code analysis tools, visual C/C++, and python scripting (both for tool development)

The position is contingent upon clearance.

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The 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.