Software Engineer (Level 3/4)

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and debug applications and systems with robust engineering discipline.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years (or 3+ years with an advanced degree) and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance as well as PAR access. Salary ranges and company benefits are discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 5 years of related professional/military experience (or Master’s with 3 years) in Systems Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and debug software and systems with logical and mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers in planning, design, and utilization of electronic data processing systems.
• Determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve problems.
• Prepare operating instructions and ensure software standards are met.
• Design and develop compilers/assemblers and operating systems.
• Ensure software standards are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems has opportunities for a Software Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Engineer Level) to join our team in San Diego, CA.

Description

• Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software
• Determine computer user needs;
• Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls
• Prepare operating instructions
• Design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
• Ensure software standards are met

This role may be filled at either an Principal Engineer (Level 3) or Sr Principal Engineer (Level 4) level based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Engineer (Level 3):

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and 3 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs

Senior Principal Engineer (Level 4):

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and 6 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active U.S. government Secret clearance or higher (with background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
• Proven ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.