Principal Software Engineer

In this position you will be developing, testing, and debugging software for our cutting edge Navigation systems. As a member of our world class software development team, you will have opportunities to improve and expand your capabilities in software design and code development. You will also have opportunities to perform software and system integration on state of the art hardware, learn new software development techniques such as Model Based Engineering (MBE), and work in an agile and collaborative development environment. As a successful candidate, you will collaborate with peers across our organization and will have clearly demonstrated the strong leadership skills needed to join our top performing team. You will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with our internal and external customers. You will also have demonstrated a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging our traditional ways of doing business. You will make us even better!, * Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of hands on software development experience; Masters in STEM with 3 years of hands on software development experience; PhD in STEM with 1 year of hands on software development experience

• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with programming in at least one of the following languages:
• C
• C++
• Python
• Experience using at least one of the following software management and workflow automation tools:
• ClearCase
• Git
• ClearQuest
• Jira
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Required to work on site full-time, * Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years of hands on software development experience; Masters in STEM with 6 years of hands on software development experience; PhD in STEM with 4 year of hands on software development experience
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with programming in at least one of the following languages:
• C
• C++
• Python
• Experience using at least one of the following software management and workflow automation tools:
• ClearCase
• Git
• ClearQuest
• Jira
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Required to work on site full-time, * Current/Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Understands Navigation Systems
• Familiar with using DOORS for software requirements management
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipeline automation

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission