Sr. Principal Software Engineer - (Harrogate UK)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to become a member of the software applications team, working as part of an integrated and globally disperse team. The position requires a flexible work schedule driven by system and operational requirements and is located at a field site in Harrogate, United Kingdom.

This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a psychological exam. Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic rotating 12-hour shifts.

A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.

Essential Functions:  

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts 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 software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.

Duties include, but are not limited to:  

• Support, maintenance and documentation of real-time operational software 

• Development of software tools to complement software maintenance activities 

• Improvement, implementation and verification of software standards 

• Collaboration and support in a global environment 

• On-call 24/7 emergency anomaly response to support restoration of software operations 

• Effective communication with customer counterparts and other engineering disciplines 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus 8 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Master’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline plus 6 years of engineering/technical experience 

• Experience in Perl or other scripting languages 

• Willingness to complete a two-year overseas tour 

• Willingness to complete a comprehensive physical and psychological examination and security/polygraph screening prior to beginning the assignment 

• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI access and counterintelligence polygraph examination

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proficiency and interest in some of the below is highly beneficial for this role: 

• Languages: C++, Java, C#, Python 

• Technology and platforms:  Red Hat Linux, VMS, Git, Atlassian Tool Suite 

• Security+ Certification 

• Experience with Agile methodologies and techniques, and continuous integration 

• Experience supporting real-time operational software 

• Experience working in a geographically diverse team and matrix organization 

• Software applications engineering experience on Atlantis, Rodeo, Rushmore, COAST or associated development contracts 

• Prior full lifecycle software development experience 

• Active Top Secret/SCI or DoD Top Secret with an SSBI and counterintelligence polygraph examination in the last five years  

Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.