Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 149,300 - 234,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is looking for a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing and developing tools and techniques for Cyber Network Operations, requiring expertise in programming and software development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in computer science or related fields. Responsibilities include authoring documentation, participating in software readiness reviews, and developing applications in various environments.

The position is based in San Diego and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in relevant fields, with Bachelor’s or higher.
• Expertise in programming with CNO tools.
• Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux application development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop CNO tools and techniques.
• Author documentation and participate in software readiness reviews.
• Develop applications in Windows using Visual Studio or .NET.

Skills

Programming in CNO tools and techniques

Network sockets programming

Packet-level understanding of IP and TCP

Software development in Windows or Unix/Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Network Engineering (8 years of experience)

Master's degree (6 years of experience)

PhD (4 years of experience)

Tools

Visual Studio

.NET

Linux

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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.

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 yours of 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems would like you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer. Places of performance for this position are Annapolis Junction MD, San Antonio TX, Aurora CO, and Carey, NC.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Provides custom software design and development of CNO tools and techniques. Designs and develops end-to-end data flow and tasking into CNO tools developed.

Provides/authors documentation, participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews in accordance with the Government's software development procedures and processes. The Level 2 CNO Analyst/Programmer shall possess the following capabilities: Program in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python.

Develop Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments; UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments; or, Embedded or mobile platform development using proprietary, GOTS, or open-source build environments. Provide/author documentation, participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews as prescribed by the Government's software development procedures and processes.

Design and develop end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools developed.

Provide/author documentation, design, code, and software readiness reviews as prescribed by the Government's software development procedures and processes.

Provide/author and participate in technical presentations on assigned projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and experience must be in computer science, information systems, or network engineering with 8 years of experience, Masters degree with 6 years of experience, PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Experience in programming with CNO Tools and techniques.
• Experience using network sockets programming, including developing packet-level programs, expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.
• Software development experience in one or more of the following: 1. Windows application using Visual Studio or.NET environments, or 2. Unix/Linux applications using make files or comparable build environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Software analysis or reverse engineering
• CNO development concepts
• Unit testing frameworks and practices

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including: Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $149,300.00 - $234,600.00

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.

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.

Job Category: Information Technology