Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - FORGE

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.

The Launch and Missile Defense Systems division within Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Sensor Specific Processing (SSP) Team. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile warning, missile defense, battlespace awareness, and technical intelligence mission areas.

FORGE SSP is a software application hosted on the Governments FORGE framework used to process legacy Space Based Infrared Sensor (SBIRS) data. Our team fully adopts Agile methods and strictly executes an Agile framework across all team functions. The position is located in Boulder, CO – Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver.

Position Overview:

As a Principal Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, documentation, testing, deployment, and debugging of software applications. This includes researching, identifying, and implementing solutions to complex, multi-disciplinary software problems.

Essential Functions:

• New feature implementation that allows for smooth integration with pre-existing systems
• Software development using Agile Methodology
• Utilizing Jira to document bugs and enhancements
• Software engineering support for multi-language (C/C++, Python, and Java) and complex software systems
• Enhance usability, performance, and maintainability of systems via analysis and bug fixes
• Coordinate, integrate, and resolve defects in conjunction with the test team

Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Software Engineer or a Sr. Principal Software Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Software Engineer:

• Principle Software Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year with a PhD.
• Senior Principal Software Engineer (Level 4): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Linux experience
• C/C++ and Python proficiency
• Object Oriented Programing (OOP) experience
• Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs
• Applicants must have either a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance, or an inactive U.S. Government DoD issued Secret clearance within the past 2 years at the time of application.  If inactive the Secret clearance will need to be re-activated and is required to start. All applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
• OO design pattern and modern data structure experience
• Configuration management software experience (i.e. Git, etc.)
• Experience with containerization
• Software development and troubleshooting in a team environment
• Legacy software and modernization effort experience
• Java and shell scripting language experience
• Agile development experience
• Atlassian Tool Suite experience
• Technical leadership experience
• Full software development lifecycle experience
• Familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors and simulations is a plus

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.