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Northrop Grumman Corporation

Principal / Sr. Principal Software Development Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Linthicum, Maryland, United States

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer/Senior Principal Software Development Engineer.

What You’ll Get to Do 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.

This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Software Development Engineer or Senior Principal Software Development Engineer.

This position is contingent upon Funding/Contract award, special access program and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Development Engineer

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, 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)

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Software Development Engineer

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 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

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