Principal Data Engineer

• CDS Development: Design and optimize complex ABAP CDS views, including Basic, Composite, and Consumption views, using associations, joins, and analytical annotations.
• Embedded Analytics: Develop and deploy real-time analytical queries, KPI tiles, and Fiori-based dashboards.
• Materials Management and/or Supply Chain Optimization: Collaborate with functional teams to map business processes in Materials Management (MM) and Supply Chain (SCM) into technical reporting requirements.
• Virtual Data Modeling (VDM): Extend standard SAP VDMs to meet custom business needs while maintaining system performance through HANA push-down techniques.
• End-to-End Delivery: Manage the full lifecycle from requirements gathering in “Fit-to-Standard” workshops to technical design, unit testing, and deployment across DEV/QA/PROD environments.

Successful candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and will be able to analyze business requirements, providing conceptual and detailed design to meet business needs. Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as analytical skills., * 5 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. (An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelors degree).

• SAP Functional expertise in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain.
• SAP S/4 development experience
• Strong understanding of ABAP programming language.
• Experience in developing and maintaining SAP CDS Data models, SAP HANA CVG and ABAP.
• Experience with interface technologies - BAPIs, Proxy, ALE/IDOC, ODATA and Web Services.
• Experience in SQL and Analytical Query Development.
• Ability to leverage database systems including S/4, Oracle, SQL Server and other data warehouses to develop enterprise data models required by the business for financial and operational analysis and/or reporting.
• Ability to brief and discuss technology concepts for all audience levels.
• Demonstrated ability of understanding and implementing new technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with product owners.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with SAP S/4 configuration and business processes.
• Experience developing highly effective materials and work products (PowerPoint Slides, Enterprise Analytical Solutions, etc.).
• Use of AI tools to maximize productivity.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

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 secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. 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 will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector’s Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to support its Enterprise Resource Planning organization as a SAP S/4HANA Analytics Developer. The selected candidate will design and implement real-time operational reporting solutions. They will bridge the gap between technical data modeling and functional materials management and/or supply chain requirements, leveraging ABAP CDS views to build a high-performance Virtual Data Model (VDM).