Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to a wide portfolio of secure, multi‑domain systems. You will synthesize requirements, develop verification plans, and execute testing in collaboration with systems engineers and software teams.

The role spans planning, execution, and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities to work on innovative, mission‑critical software in a dynamic environment. Top Secret clearance is a consideration for the position.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in STEM with related work experience or equivalent.
• Experience with Agile, cross‑functional Scrum teams, and modern CI/CD tooling.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, Java and containerized environments.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize software requirements into verification objectives and test plans.
• Develop software test procedures, data, and reports.
• Execute software qualification and acceptance testing per plans.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and software teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Review test plans and reports, and participate in technical exchange meetings.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Docker

Agile

Git

GitLab

Bitbucket

Scrum

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

Git

GitLab

Bitbucket

Docker

Kubernetes

JIRA

Jenkins

Confluence

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Clearance required for start: No

Clearance type: Top Secret

Travel Requirement

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software‑secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support your expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Synthesize software requirements into verification requirements, software test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for software and system level tests and demonstrations.
• Support the development of software requirements and detailed integration software test plans, procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports.
• Execution of software qualification and acceptance testing per those requirements, plans and procedures.
• Participate in internal and customer software test planning working groups.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment specific to software.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing process.
• Review software test plans, procedures, and reports, witness testing as the Cognizant Engineer.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables.

This position can be filled as a Software Engineer or a Principal Software Engineer.

Basic Qualifications – Software Engineer

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience.
• Must be a US Citizen in order to meet the security clearance requirement.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
• Experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and working in cross‑functional Scrum team.
• Experience in software development using languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, Docker.

Basic Qualifications – Principal Software Engineer

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience.
• Must be a US Citizen in order to meet the security clearance requirement.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
• Experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and working in cross‑functional Scrum team.
• Experience in software development using languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, Docker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current and active Top Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• Experience in Deliverables Management.
• Experience with Software Testing.
• Experience in Software Test Planning.
• Hands‑on design, deployment, and dynamic management of containerized systems.
• Experience with Kubernetes (K8s, k3s) and cloud‑native OS environments.
• Experience with modern software factories and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with Atlassian and CI/CD tools: Bitbucket, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence.
• Advanced scripting in Python, Linux Bash, and related languages.
• Linux/UNIX experience in production environments.
• Practical experience working in Agile and DevOps teams.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Benefits include health plan, savings plan, paid time off and additional benefits such as education assistance, training and development, 9/80 work schedule (where available), and more.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00

The above salary ranges represent 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.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. Northrop Grumman also provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.