Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Software Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Software Engineer - 14184. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel Program.

The qualified candidate will report to the Team Lead in AVE Integration, Assembly, Test and Checkout and is responsible for Developing Software Test Tools.

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.
 

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  
• 401k  
• Educational Assistance  
• Life Insurance  
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   
• Paid Time Off   
• Health & Wellness Resources   
• Employee Discounts  

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
 

Basic Qualifications

Principal Software Engineer - AVE Software Testing
• Principal Engineer Software: 5 Years with a Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study; 3 Years with a Master's Degree, or 1 Years with a PhD Degree or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as
determined by the company to meet its business need
• U.S. Citizen and Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• 2 Years software development experience using C/C++.
• 2 Years of experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and working in cross-functional Scrum team.
• 2 Years of experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning.
• 2 Years of with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance.

Senior Principal Software Engineer - AVE Software Testing
• Senior Principal Engineer Software: 8 Years with a Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study; 6 Years with a Master's Degree, or 4 Years with a PhD Degree or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as
determined by the company to meet its business need
• U.S. Citizen and Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• 5 Years software development experience using C/C++.
• 5 Years of experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and working in cross-functional Scrum team.
• 5 Years of experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning.
• 5 Years of with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Principal Software Engineer - AVE Software Testing

• Principal Engineer Software: 5 Years with a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university; 3 Years with a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline, or 1 Years with a PhD Degree in a STEM discipline.

• 2 Years of experience with MBSE, software design & requirement management.

• 2 Years of experience in directing software/system architecture decisions and developing command and control software.

• Experience with VxWorks.

• Experience with LabVIEW.

• Familiarity with software test methodology.

Senior Principal Software Engineer - AVE Software Testing

• Senior Principal Engineer Software: 8 Years with a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university; 6 Years with a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline, or 4 Years with a PhD Degree in a STEM discipline.

• 5 Years of experience with MBSE, software design & requirement management.

• 5 Years of experience in directing software/system architecture decisions and developing command and control software.

• Experience with VxWorks.

• Experience with LabVIEW.

• Familiarity with software test methodology.

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Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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.