Sr Principal Engineer Software

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: RCategory: EngineeringLocation: Melbourne, FL, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SAPTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: NoRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Position is located in Melbourne, Florida.In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.Essential Functions:--- Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels--- Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers--- Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems--- Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselinesBenefits:We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!Basic QualificationsMust have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military software and/or systems engineering experience, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military software and/or systems engineering experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military software and/or systems engineering experience.Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 5 years).Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) prior to startExperience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Experience with at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C, C++, and PythonExperience with one of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or CoverityExperience with one of the following: Software Requirements, Software Integration, Software Testing, Embedded Software ProgrammingFamiliarity with at least 1 of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel--- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearancePreferred QualificationsStrong understanding of C and C++ languages including templates, memory storage, and compiler/linkerStrong understanding of python language constructs as well as familiarity with commonly used modulesUnderstands differences between embedded and application software architecturesBasic understanding of layered software architectures (e.g. Application, System, Device)Basic understanding of least two of the following:Overall software architecture on current/past programSoftware hardware interfaces and where they exist in the architectureEvent driven (Interrupts), polling and synchronous software architecturesAbility to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systemsExcellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and managementAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret ClearanceSalary Range: $112,000 USD - $168,000 USDEmployees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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