Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Principal Software Engineer OR Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Alice Springs, Australia.
This position can be filled at a level 3 or 4
This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic 12-hour shifts. A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.
Essential Functions:
The software team in Alice Springs, AUS requires individuals with software engineering experience who can work in a structured, configuration-controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time software applications. Qualified candidates will be responsible for evaluating operational software problems and providing immediate solutions to restore service. Responsibilities also include the integration and verification of new baselines using automated deployment and internal software orchestration tools. Qualified candidates must be able to work in a dynamic and fast paced team environment, utilizing DevOps best practices to improve software integration cycles and system reliability.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Support, maintenance and documentation of software applications
Determination of the operational feasibility of software modifications
Employing automated infrastructure provisioning tools to manage configurations across environments
Development and sustainment of software tools that complement software maintenance and install activities
Perform verification of operational software standards
On-call 24/7 emergency anomaly response to support restoration of software operations
Level 3 Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 5 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Master of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 3 years of engineering/technical experience OR PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 1 year of engineering/technical experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills with inter-program and outside customer contacts providing solutions to difficult technical issues
Demonstrated ability in Python, PERL, or other scripting languages
Experience with C++, Java, or Python programming languages
Proficiency with VMS or LINUX/UNIX operating systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, SCI Access, and ability to complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
Level 4 Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 8 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Master of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 6 years of engineering/technical experience OR
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