Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer (T

Northrop Grumman
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$103,600.0 - $193,900.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Computer Animation Agile Methodology Server Applications C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Static Program Analysis Data Visualization Linux Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Design of User Interfaces Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL
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Public Key Infrastructure Software Architecture Ansible Message Oriented Middleware SAP (Applications) Service-Oriented Architecture Software Engineering Planning Software Kubernetes Modeling and Simulation Docker

Job description

  • Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer
  • Developing client and server applications and services using service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities.
  • Applications will span languages and toolsets including C++, Python, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation.
  • Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind.
  • Develop software which provides command and control functionality of a hardware system (sending commands, receiving acknowledgements, working on and integrating across interfaces)
  • Develop software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes.
  • Develop software which enables the visualization of a complex and dynamic environment in both two and 3 dimensions, complete with decisions tools, intelligent context, and user-centric interface design.

This position may be filled at the Principal Software Engineer (level 3) or Sr. Principal Software Engineer (level 4).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of development experience (3 years with a Master’s Degree, 1 years with a PhD) with Python and C++. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI at time of application. Ability to obtain SAP
  • 2 Years Experience with Agile programs including Agile DevOps
  • 2 Years Experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products
  • 2 Years Experience in producing software architecture documentation
  • Experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes
  • US Citizenship, * Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of development experience (6 years with a Master’s Degree, 4 years with a PhD) with Python and C++. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI at time of application. Ability to obtain SAP
  • 4 years with Agile programs including Agile DevOps
  • 4 years of experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products
  • 4 years of experience in producing software architecture documentation
  • 5 years of experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes
  • Prior experience with modeling and simulation in support of wargaming, user training, TTP generation and/or CONOPS exploration
  • US Citizenship, * Experience developing satellite ground software with any of the following applications for spacecraft missions is highly preferred: Command and Control, Mission Planning, Visualization, and/or Astrodynamics
  • Experience with the creation and use of spacecraft command and control system utilizing cryptographic equipment and a combination of government and/or commercial communications paths.
  • Experience with the creation and use of planning software and constraint checking applications utilized in complex and dynamic space mission planning
  • Experience with the creation and implementation of visualization tools for space missions, including dynamic renderings of space vehicles, depiction of space vehicle missions, simulation of space vehicle sensor and mission outputs, and configuration displays of complex contextual and situational awareness information
  • Linux, Ansible, Docker, Graphics and Animation, UI/UX experience

Benefits & conditions

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $193,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

About the company

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.

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