Staff Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Staff Software Engineer to join on-site in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA. A Top Secret clearance is required, with up to 25% travel.

The role emphasizes SDLC, technical leadership, and Agile practices in a team-based environment. Competitive salary with bonuses and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 12+ years of related engineering experience, or advanced degree.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Proven technical lead experience managing a team.
• Experience in Agile software leadership roles such as Product Owner or Scrum Master.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Java, and Python.
• Experience with software tools including Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, or Black Duck.

Skills

SDLC experience

Technical leadership

Agile leadership

C/C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Docker

Fortify

Coverity

Black Duck

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 is looking to add a Staff Software Engineer to join our team on site in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with the full software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated experience being a technical lead responsible for managing and meeting commitments of a supporting team.
• Experience in Agile software leadership roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master, or scaled Agile leadership roles
• Experience with some of the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, Java, and Python.
• Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented programming, embedded software programming, software integration and testing.
• Experience with several of the following tools: Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, or Black Duck.
• Ability to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Active in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large software organizations in a formal scaled Agile role.
• Experience with developing multi-threaded software used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical, safety, medical, or mission critical software.
• Understanding of how their embedded software will fit into a larger software system.
• Experience with software running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, and/or Real Time Embedded Linux.
• Experience with Docker Containers and RHEL 8.10 or later.
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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.

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.