Full-Time

Principal/ Sr. Principal Engineer Software

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$102.4k - $190.6kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Aurora, CO, USA

Relocation assistance may be available.

US Top Secret Clearance, US Citizenship Required

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Java
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI with CI poly required to apply and start work.
  • Principal Engineer Software: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science or other STEM related degree with 5 + years of software development experience; 3+ years with a Master's; 0 years with a PhD; 4 additional years of relative experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Senior Principal Engineer Software: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science or other STEM related degree with 9+ years of software development experience; 7+ years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD; 4 additional years of relative experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Strong mathematical background.
  • Able to work with a legacy code base to gain understanding of functionality and then be able to make modification to suit needs of our mission.
  • Working knowledge of modern radar principles and radar systems.
  • Basic understanding of communications and signal processing and the concepts associated with SNR.
  • Capable of performing engineering analysis, design, implementation, testing and troubleshooting associated with large development efforts, to maintain large baselines and have exposure to modernizing legacy software systems.
  • Coding experience in Java or C++/C in a Linux development environment.
  • Understanding of the use of Ant and Make files and how to modify them.
Responsibilities
  • Study and understand existing legacy baselines.
  • Modernize code base and perform engineering analysis to improve upon new and different types of data being processed.
  • Improve upon current time-frequency signal processing techniques.
  • Maintain data clustering, extension, merging, characterization, defragmentation, and geolocation processing of data processing systems.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions primarily for government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company specializes in areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and C4ISR, which encompasses command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Their products and services are developed through extensive research and development, manufacturing, and integration of advanced technologies. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term contracts that ensure a steady revenue stream, leveraging its expertise and proven track record in the highly specialized aerospace and defense market. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position by continuously innovating and providing comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for cybersecurity boosts Northrop Grumman's market expansion opportunities.
  • EU's increased defense spending opens new markets for Northrop Grumman's space and cyber capabilities.
  • U.S. push for domestic critical metals production stabilizes Northrop Grumman's supply chain.

What critics are saying

  • China's antimony export ban threatens Northrop Grumman's supply chain stability.
  • Colin Miller's departure to Boeing may weaken Northrop Grumman's aeronautics sector.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, aligning with U.S. defense priorities.
  • The company offers advanced C4ISR solutions, enhancing situational awareness for military clients.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified segments ensure a stable revenue base across aerospace and defense.

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