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Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer - R10203268-2Join to apply for the Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer - R10203268-2 role at Northrop GrummanSoftware Engineer or Principal Software Engineer - R10203268-22 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer - R10203268-2 role at Northrop GrummanGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.Join the Northrop Grumman team to develop the next generation of software for the next generation of platforms. Support development and integration of the latest technologies - AI/ML, Quantum computing, cloud, and digital design – to impact future generation aircraft. Become part of the team that will give our war fighters the advantage over our adversaries. Bring your bold new ideas, and pioneering spirit to our team to invent the future and have some fun along the way. 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Engineer or a Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our software organization. This role can be located in Melbourne, FL, Oklahoma City, OK, San Diego, CA, or Palmdale, CA operating on our 9/80 schedule meaning you will get every other Friday off. The position has No Remote or Hybrid work this role you will be supporting critical design, development, integration, and test of product support software using software engineering best practices and standards in support of the flight software team. The selected candidate will develop this software by implementing principles of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFE).Some Key Responsibilities Could IncludeDesigns, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutionsConducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial softwareDetermines computer uses needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controlEnsures software standards are metWork to increase domain knowledge and key skills required by VMC developersInitiative to engage senior developers and the product lead early with any encountered technical challengesDevelop software to meet documented requirementsWork assigned defect reports in a timely fashion to support incremental product builds and releasesBuild a commitment to first-time software quality by developing code unit tests of developed software, and being equally meticulous in code peer reviews of other developers’ software changesMonitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availabilityMaintain and troubleshoot networking components, including VLANs, firewalls, switches, and routersInstall, configure, and maintain operating systems, software, servers, and hardware.Deploy, manage, and support virtualized environments (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, or other hypervisors)Implement and manage core infrastructure services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NAS, and Active Directory)Set up an overall Cloud-native Software FactoryManage and improve container orchestration and deployment strategiesSupport programs with integration and deployment automation in a cloud enabled environmentParticipate in software development in support of Research and Advanced Design programsDesign, develop, and document software for mission planning solutions??Collaborate with the Chief Architect and Lead Systems Engineer to build and test OMS tools, services, and bridges?Generate and present material to support internal and external customer briefings metBasic QualificationsSoftware Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 Years experience; OR a master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 0 Years experiencePrincipal Software Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 Years experience; OR a master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 3 Years experience; OR a PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 1 Years experienceKnowledge of Agile software development using C++ and/or Python in a Windows or Red Hat Enterprise Linux environmentYour ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of VxWorks 7, VxWorks 6.9, BSP, DPIU or other RTOS OS (Green Hills)Knowledge of object-oriented design and software lifecyclesExperience with version control software and configuration management processesExperience with debugging softwareExperience using source-control management toolsExperience using defect-tracking toolsExperience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)AGILE process knowledge, AGILE training for Scrum Master and Product OwnerExperience developing on a program that delivers periodic releases in a process-driven CMMI environment for a government customerExperience developing software in real-time, multi-threaded, rate-monotonic scheduling architectureExperience with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS, Cameo)Python scripting knowledgeCMAKE script knowledgeGit source control knowledge and Atlassian Suite (Jira, BitBucket, etc) knowledgeExperience developing C/C++ for real-time, flight critical systemsReal time computer graphics and OpenGL or Vulkan.Knowledge of Stores Management System (SMS)Experience with HW/SW IntegrationExperience in software development to include any of the following: kernel mode, embedded, command and control, web applications, network applications, Open Mission Systems (OMS).Salary Range: $73,100.00 - $134,200.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesDefense and Space ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northrop Grumman by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles.Software Security Engineer (Multiple Levels)Software Development Engineer in Test IIWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17