Software Engineer / PrincipaL Software Engineer - R10207115

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 77,200 - 115,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer. The role involves deploying software updates, supporting CI/CD automation, and developing software for multi-domain scenarios. Candidates should have a degree in STEM, and experience in C/C++ and Java, along with the ability to obtain a government clearance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of experience or a Master’s Degree.
• Experience with software engineering best practices.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deploy product updates and manage software factory environments.
• Support software development lifecycle and CI/CD tools.
• Participate in all phases of software development.

Skills

C/C++ development

Java development

Scripting in YAML, PowerShell, BASH

Networking concepts

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

VMware

Git

CMake

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer – Melbourne, Florida. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time. Operating on a 9/80 schedule. No remote or hybrid work available.

Responsibilities

• Deploy product updates, set up software factory, virtual machines, containers, and orchestration.
• Support software development lifecycle and automation tools for developing digital pipelines (CI/CD).
• Provide software development for use across multi-domain/multi-platform scenarios using software engineering best practices and standards.
• Participate in the full life-cycle of software development: requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit testing, integration, formal system testing within a cluster environment, release, installation, and maintenance of clusters.

Essential Functions

• Java/C++ development for Open Mission Systems (OMS) 2.3 compliance
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software, servers, and hardware
• Deploy, manage, and support virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, or other hypervisors)
• Implement and manage core infrastructure services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NAS, and Active Directory)
• Set up an overall Cloud-native Software Factory
• Manage and improve container orchestration and deployment strategies
• Support programs with integration and deployment automation in a cloud-enabled environment

Basic Qualifications

• Software Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 2 years of experience; OR a Master’s Degree with 0 years of experience
• Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 5 years of experience; OR a Master’s with 3 years; OR a PhD with 1 year
• Experience developing software with C/C++/Python/Java
• Experience with OMS, UCI Schema, and CAL development
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux environments
• Experience scripting in YAML, PowerShell, BASH, JSON, etc.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance within a reasonable period

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with networking concepts
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• Experience integrating and debugging software on hardware
• Experience working within an Agile environment
• Familiarity with Git, CMake, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code
• Proficiency in Linux and related commands
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Salary and Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00
• Salary ranges are guidelines; final offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
• Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives may apply; health, life and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays, and PTO are offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions are made 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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing