Senior Cyber Software Engineer – TS/SCI Poly, 10% Travel

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 186,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems invites applications for a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer (Level 3 CNO Analyst/Programmer). The role involves designing and developing custom software tools, with a focus on end-to-end data flows and secure, multi-domain systems.

We expect strong programming in Python, C, C++, and related environments. The position supports multiple performance sites including Annapolis Junction MD, San Antonio TX, Aurora CO, and Carey NC, with a clear pathway for career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience; Master’s with 10 years; PhD with 8 years.
• Current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph (through the MD Customer).
• Experience in Python or C/C++ programming.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end data flow and tooling.
• Program in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python.
• Develop Windows and UNIX applications using appropriate build environments.
• Provide/author documentation and participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or network engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems invites applications for a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer (Level 3 CNO Analyst/Programmer). The role involves designing and developing custom software tools, with a focus on end-to-end data flows and secure, multi-domain systems.

We expect strong programming in Python, C, C++, and related environments. The position supports multiple performance sites including Annapolis Junction MD, San Antonio TX, Aurora CO, and Carey NC, with a clear pathway for career