Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Software Engineer - Core - *16845
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.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position can be located in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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:
This role can be filled at Principal Software Engineer(T3) or Sr. Principal Software Engineer(T4)
Principal Software Engineer: 05 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 03 Years with Masters, 01 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a 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).
Ability to plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning.
Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.
Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles
Experience developing complex software solutions using C++
Experience programming in scripting languages (Python, Bash).
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
Experience Interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation
Sr. Principal Software Engineer: 08 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 06 Years with Masters, 04 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a 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).
Ability to plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning.
Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.
Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles
Experience developing complex software solutions using C++
Experience programming in scripting languages (Python, Bash).
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
Experience Interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
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