Sentinel Engineer / Principal Software Engineer - 19308

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah, near the Sentinel program, seeks Software Engineers with DoD Secret clearance to design architecture and drive automated testing in an agile setting. The role emphasizes test plans, CI/CD, and collaboration across a cross-functional team.

We value experience with SDLC, Jira/Confluence, and MBSE practices, with relocation assistance and a clear path to growth. Candidates should meet DoD access requirements and be eligible for SAP if needed.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance (reinvestigation within last 6 years).
• Experience with Agile in cross-functional Scrum teams.
• Experience with SDLC and software development best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD processes, tools, and deployment strategies.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Design and define system architecture for new or existing software products
• Develop software in an agile development environment
• Design automated test procedures for software verification activities
• Collaborate with the lead software engineer and a team of software engineers to establish and develop automated tools
• Develop Software Test Plans and Procedures for team software products

Skills

Agile

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD

SDLC

System architecture

Cross-functional teamwork

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree

PhD

US Citizenship

Active DoD Secret clearance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (Northrop Grumman Defense Systems)

Location: Roy, Utah (will support the Sentinel program).

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

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.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Design and define system architecture for new or existing software products
• Develop software in an agile development environment
• Design automated test procedures for software verification activities
• Collaborate with the lead software engineer and a team of software engineers to establish and develop automated tools
• Develop Software Test Plans and Procedures for team software products

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Software Engineer (T02) Basic Qualifications:

• 2 Years with Bachelors in Science
• 1 year with Masters or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Familiar with Software Development Plans
• Familiar with Software Engineering best practices
• Experience with developing Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) processes, tools, and deployment strategies

Principal Software Engineer (T3) Basic Qualifications:

• 5 Years with Bachelors in Science
• 3 Years with Masters
• 1 Year with PhD or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Familiar with Software Development Plans
• Familiar with Software Engineering best practices
• Experience with developing Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) processes, tools, and deployment strategies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• At least 3+ years experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule with proven results
• Proficient with DOORS, Cameo with the ability to develop and decompose system requirements
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Ability to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to management
• Experience interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation
• Familiar with Systems Engineering processes
• Ability to provide and implement solutions to advanced problems which require ingenuity and innovation
• Experience demonstrating excellent technical leadership, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, effectively engaging with various stakeholders
• Capable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review
• IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security + CE) or ability to obtain within 6 months

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.