Sentinel Sr. Principal Software Engineer – 14641*

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer Software to support the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. This role involves designing and delivering software solutions, mentoring team members, and requires a strong background in software engineering and security clearance. Join a team dedicated to pushing technological boundaries while enjoying a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 8 years experience with Bachelor's, 6 years with Master's, or 4 years with PhD.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Experience in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deliver software for Sentinel Physical Security.
• May lead and mentor less experienced team members.
• Hands-on technical position requiring deep software engineering knowledge.

Skills

Agile

Object-Oriented Analysis

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's in Science

Master's in Science

PhD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking **Sr.** **Principal Engineer Software** **–** **14641** ***** **.** This position will be located in **Roy, Utah** **or Huntsville, Alabama** and will support the Sentinel program.

The selected candidate will design, develop, test, integrate, document, and deliver software in support of the Sentinel Physical Security team. The candidate may have a leadership role in the team as an engineer, coach, and mentor to less experienced team members. This is a hands-on technical position--a deep understanding of software engineering is required.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

+ Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

+ 401k

+ Educational Assistance

+ Life Insurance

+ Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

+ Paid Time Off

+ Health & Wellness Resources

+ Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

**You’ll** **Bring These Qualifications:**

• Bachelors in Science with 8 years of experience, Masters in Science with 6 years of experience, PhD with 4 years of experience or or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

• Experience working in an Agile environment

• Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles

• Working knowledge of object-oriented languages such as C++ or Java

**Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:**

+ Current Special Program Access (SAP)

+ Experience with modern web technologies, virtual machines and containerized applications.

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Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $196,700.00

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.