Senior Principal Engineer Software - Field Integration

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement savings plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Software to join their Global Surveillance division in Melbourne, Florida. This role entails leading software development efforts, ensuring high-quality solutions through a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle and automated testing practices.

The successful candidate will take ownership of complex problems, work in a collaborative team setting, and leverage their extensive experience in C/C++ programming across Windows and Linux environments. Competitive salary range from $122,800 to $184,200 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in software engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Experience delivering software products in a Windows and Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Own hard problems and drive them to solution.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle.
• Lead the implementation of software solutions.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Software Development Lifecycle

Automated Testing

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS), Global Surveillance division is looking for Principal Engineer Software to join our software team. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have the ability to take ownership of hard problems and drive to a solution, while working in a team environment and provide leadership for its implementation. It is critical that you understand the software development life cycle and have an in-depth knowledge of automated testing to facilitate and analyze large data sets. The Software Engineer will participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. The Software Engineer will apply technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems.

Essential Functions:

• Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software.
• Work with various team members to integrate functionality with other software components
• Ability to lead a team and /or provide leadership to drive solutions of complex problems
• Gather and report software metricsEnsure software best practices
• Develop software products from all phases of the software lifecycle

Basic Qualifications

• (Senior Principal Engineer Software) Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years of experience in software engineering OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 7 years of experience in software engineering or 4 years of experience with a PhD.
• US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance and any program accesses needed. Interim clearance is required to start.
• Demonstrated delivery of products in C/C++ or other OOP languages in a Windows and Linux environment.
• Able to travel 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong IRAD or other experimentation contract experience
• Experience with large Defense contractor programs and ability to work across program and IPT lines
• Knowledge of supplier management and ability to drive results from sub-contractors
• Experience with Integration and field installation in Software Integration Labs
• Experience with Hardware in the Loop environments for simulation

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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 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.