Principal Engineer Software - DevOps

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in .

This is a vital position in support of critical software design and development. Candidate will be responsible for supporting refactor of existing monolithic codebase into complaint micro-service architecture and serving as expert in refactoring databases.

• Refactor existing monolithic codebases with databases into micro-service architectures using domain-driven design principles.
• Create, configure, and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions) that automate build, test, containerization, and deployment.
• Containerize services with Docker and deploy them to Kubernetes clusters maintaining Helm charts and handling scaling, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Write reusable automation scripts and templates in YAML, PowerShell, Bash, and JSON to support continuous integration, security scanning, and release management.
• Implement and manage core infrastructure services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NAS, and Active Directory)
• Understand and troubleshoot networking fundamentals (VLANs, firewalls, routing, load-balancing) that affect service connectivity and collaborate with network engineers as needed.

The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and at least years’ relevant experience, or STEM Master’s degree with years’ relevant experience, or a STEM PHD with years’ relevant experience.
• Proven experience developing software with an OOP language (C/C++, Python, Java). C# is a plus.
• Proficiency with databases and APIs.
• Experience building full-stack applications, including UI frameworks (React, Angular, Blazor)
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes,
• Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

• Must have an active in scope government Secret security clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years).

• Demonstrated success refactoring monolithic applications into micro-service architectures.
• Familiarity with PostGresDB, specifically with data synchronization
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher (ex. Security+ w/CE)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading sprint planning or retrospectives.
• Familiarity with development tooling such as Git, CMake, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code.
• Background in hardware-software integration or rapid prototyping projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and JSON/YAML; basic familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, cloud networking) to diagnose connectivity issues.

At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

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.