Principal / Sr. Principal Software Development Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer/Senior Principal Software Development Engineer.   

What You’ll Get to Do: 

Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter.  Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation.  The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Software Development Engineer or Senior Principal Software Development Engineer.

This position is contingent upon Funding/Contract award, special access program and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Development Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience

• Experience with C/C++ or similar language using object oriented development

• Experience with Python

• Experience with software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc)

• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with embedded software development

• Familiarity with computer architecture

• Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks (CI/CD)

• Familiarity with operating systems such as: RedHat Enterprise, CentOs, and Windows 10

• Familiarity with various version control systems (GitLab, BitBucket, etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

• Current active DoW TS/SCI with Polygraph (required to be considered)

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Software Development Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 year of experience

• Experience with C/C++ or similar language using object oriented development

• Experience with Python

• Experience with software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc)

• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with embedded software development

• Familiarity with computer architecture

• Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks (CI/CD)

• Familiarity with operating systems such as: RedHat Enterprise, CentOs, and Windows 10

• Familiarity with various version control systems (GitLab, BitBucket, etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

• Current active DoW TS/SCI with Polygraph (required to be considered)

Preferred Qualifications Principal Software Development Engineer / Senior Principal Software Development Engineer:

• Current active DoW TS/SCI with FS Polygraph clearance

• Software Architecture skills (Design Patterns, Objected Oriented Design)

• Experience with containerized application development lifecycle

• Real-time/multi-threaded embedded application Programming Experience

• Experience with hardware interfaces such as: 1553, Ethernet, Serial and/or PCI-E

• RTOS Experience (VxWorks, Linux)

• Proven communication and team leadership skills

• Experience working with technical customers

• Experience with software engineering and architecture practices

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $165,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $206,000.00

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.