Principal Engineer Software-16261

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Job Description

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Principal Software Engineer – 16261. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program

What you'll get to do:
• Design, develop, document, test, and debug closed loop system simulations. 
• Ensure program mandated software standards and compliance criteria are met. 
• Understand and can develop in a continuous integration tool chain environment meeting technical and compliance requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and adjudicate software deficiencies.
• Understand project milestones/timeline and provide accurate reporting metrics.
• Perform trade studies to determine efficacy of software architecture and design.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical expertise to junior engineers.

Basic Qualifications:
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret Security clearance at time of application, current and within scope; Ability to obtain Program Special Access
- Experience with the Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira)
- Experience with requirements decomposition for software development

- 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD, 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree. 
- 2+ year experience in developing software/writing code in C/C++/C#, Python, Java, or similar programming language 
- 2+ year experience in object-oriented programming and design patterns, hardware/software communication interfaces, real-time and post processing data analytics
- 2+ years of full life cycle of software development and Agile software development

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Real Time Component Framework (RTCF)

- Experience developing missile flight systems software
- Experience with architecture, design, and/or development of software applications for flight systems
- Able to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plans
- Security+ Certification
- Programming and scripting experience in a Linux environment
- Programming and scripting experience in a Windows environment
- Knowledge of developing software for a hard real-time system
- Knowledge of SW test principles and methodology
- Familiarity with CI/CD and lab deployment strategies
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering using Cameo, Rhapsody, or other equivalent MBSE product

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

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 v