Northrop Grumman
Principal / Sr. Principal Application Software Engineer - R10210517-2
Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Principal / Sr. Principal Application Software Engineer – R10210517-2
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Location & Travel Greater Baltimore, MD. Travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.
Job Overview 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.
Responsibilities Through the use of Model‑based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly, and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team‑oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
Basic Qualifications – Principal Application Software Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience
Experience with C/C++ or similar language using object‑oriented development
Experience with Python
Experience with software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills
Familiarity with embedded software development
Familiarity with computer architecture
Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks (CI/CD)
Familiarity with operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise, CentOS, and Windows 10
Familiarity with various version control systems (GitLab, BitBucket, etc.) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc.)
Requires U.S. citizenship
Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start
Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal Application Software Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience
Experience with C/C++ or similar language using object‑oriented development
Experience with Python
Experience with software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills
Familiarity with embedded software development
Familiarity with computer architecture
Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks (CI/CD)
Familiarity with operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise, CentOS, and Windows 10
Familiarity with various version control systems (GitLab, BitBucket, etc.) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc.)
Requires U.S. citizenship
Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start
Preferred Qualifications
Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Software Architecture skills (Design Patterns, Object‑oriented Design)
Experience with containerized application development lifecycle
Real‑time/multi‑threaded embedded application programming experience
Experience with hardware interfaces such as 1553, Ethernet, Serial, and/or PCI‑E
RTOS Experience (VxWorks, Linux)
Proven communication and team leadership skills
Experience working with technical customers
Experience with software engineering and architecture practices
Salary & Benefits Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 – $165,500.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 – $206,000.00. 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.
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Location & Travel Greater Baltimore, MD. Travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.
Job Overview 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.
Responsibilities Through the use of Model‑based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly, and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team‑oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
Basic Qualifications – Principal Application Software Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience
Experience with C/C++ or similar language using object‑oriented development
Experience with Python
Experience with software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills
Familiarity with embedded software development
Familiarity with computer architecture
Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks (CI/CD)
Familiarity with operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise, CentOS, and Windows 10
Familiarity with various version control systems (GitLab, BitBucket, etc.) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc.)
Requires U.S. citizenship
Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start
Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal Application Software Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience
Experience with C/C++ or similar language using object‑oriented development
Experience with Python
Experience with software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills
Familiarity with embedded software development
Familiarity with computer architecture
Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks (CI/CD)
Familiarity with operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise, CentOS, and Windows 10
Familiarity with various version control systems (GitLab, BitBucket, etc.) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc.)
Requires U.S. citizenship
Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start
Preferred Qualifications
Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Software Architecture skills (Design Patterns, Object‑oriented Design)
Experience with containerized application development lifecycle
Real‑time/multi‑threaded embedded application programming experience
Experience with hardware interfaces such as 1553, Ethernet, Serial, and/or PCI‑E
RTOS Experience (VxWorks, Linux)
Proven communication and team leadership skills
Experience working with technical customers
Experience with software engineering and architecture practices
Salary & Benefits Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 – $165,500.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 – $206,000.00. 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.
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