Senior Principal Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation — United States · Posted ~3 hours ago

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Skills

Software engineering System design Technical leadership Secret security clearance

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A senior engineering role for an experienced professional who will contribute to advanced technology programs, lead technical solutions, and collaborate on complex systems requiring strong engineering expertise and security eligibility.

Highlights

Senior-level engineering opportunity involving advanced technology projects, leadership responsibilities, and work on impactful large-scale systems.

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. 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 Defense Systems is seeking Sr Principal Software Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program. What You'll Get To Do The selected individual will provide SW development for the Digital Ecosystem EMAS organization and do the following: Design and define system architecture for new or existing software productsDevelop software in an agile development environmentDesign automated test procedures for software verification activitiesCollaborate with the lead software engineer and a team of software engineers to establish and develop automated toolsDevelop Software Test Plans and Procedures for team software products Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Software Engineer: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and ConfluenceExperience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Familiar with Software Development PlansFamiliar with Software Engineering best practicesDevelop Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) process and tools, deployment strategies Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)At least 3+ years experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule with proven resultsProficient with DOORS, Cameo with the ability to develop and decompose system requirementsFamiliarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) languages (SysML/UML) and concepts, Node.jsAbility to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to managementExperience interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementationFamiliar with Systems Engineering processesAbility to provide and implement solutions to advanced problems which require ingenuity and innovationExperience demonstrating excellent technical leadership, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, effectively engaging with various stakeholdersCapable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review #SentinelSoftware Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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.