Staff Engineer Software - Experimentation Field Integrator

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer Software to lead full lifecycle software development, from requirements through design, implementation, testing, and maintenance, within a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will own complex problems, drive solutions, and provide technical leadership across C/C++ and other OOP languages on Windows and Linux. Travel up to 50% and ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with demonstrated software development experience.
• Experience delivering software in Java, C/C++, or other OOP languages.
• Ability to work in Windows and/or Linux environments and lead full lifecycle software projects.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software
• Lead a team or provide leadership to drive complex solutions
• Gather and report software metrics and ensure best practices
• Develop software from requirements to release and maintenance
• Interact with Program Management, external suppliers, and government customers
• Demonstrate strong debugging and integration skills

Skills

Java

C/C++

OOP languages

Windows

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 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.

The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS), Global Surveillance division is looking for Senior Principal Engineer Software to join our software team. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida and will require 50% travel. The ideal candidate will have the ability to take ownership of hard problems and drive to a solution, while working in a team environment and provide leadership for its implementation. It is critical that you understand the software development life cycle and have an in-depth knowledge of automated testing to facilitate and analyze large data sets. The Software Engineer will participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. The Software Engineer will apply technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems. The Software Engineer will interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers. Therefore, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required. A Solid experience in Java, C/C++, or other OOP languages, in Windows and/or Linux environment is required.

Essential Functions:

• Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software
• Work with various team members to integrate functionality with other software components
• Ability to lead a team and /or provide leadership to drive solutions of complex problems
• Gather and report software metrics
• Ensure software best practices
• Develop software products from all phases of the software lifecycle

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of software development experience;
• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of software development experience;
• Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 8 years of software development experience.

Clearance:

• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance.
• Interim clearance is required to start.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain special program access as a condition of continued employment.
• Demonstrated delivery of products in C/C++ or other OOP languages in a Windows and Linux environment.
• Demonstrated integration and debugging skills
• Able to travel 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong IRAD or other experimentation contract experience
• Communication skills in clearly explaining and documenting system behavior and post-event reporting
• Excellent ability to work under pressure, strong IRAD experience.
• Ability to plan, self-execute and adapt in high pressure situations
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Experience with large Defense contractor programs and ability to work across program and IPT lines
• Knowledge of supplier management and ability to drive results from sub-contractors
• Experience with Integration and field installation in Software Integration Labs
• Experience with Hardware in the Loop environments for simulation

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.