Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer

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, has an opening for a Principal Software Engineer OR Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Alice Springs, Australia.

This position can be filled at a level 3 or 4

This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic 12-hour shifts. A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.

Essential Functions:

The software team in Alice Springs, AUS requires individuals with software engineering experience who can work in a structured, configuration-controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time software applications. Qualified candidates will be responsible for evaluating operational software problems and providing immediate solutions to restore service. Responsibilities also include the integration and verification of new baselines using automated deployment and internal software orchestration tools. Qualified candidates must be able to work in a dynamic and fast paced team environment, utilizing DevOps best practices to improve software integration cycles and system reliability.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support, maintenance and documentation of software applications

• Determination of the operational feasibility of software modifications

• Employing automated infrastructure provisioning tools to manage configurations across environments

• Development and sustainment of software tools that complement software maintenance and install activities

• Perform verification of operational software standards

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

Level 3 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 5 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Master of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 3 years of engineering/technical experience OR PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 1 year of engineering/technical experience.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with inter-program and outside customer contacts providing solutions to difficult technical issues

• Demonstrated ability in Python, PERL, or other scripting languages

• Experience with C++, Java, or Python programming languages

• Proficiency with VMS or LINUX/UNIX operating systems

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, SCI Access, and ability to complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date

Level 4 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 8 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Master of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 6 years of engineering/technical experience OR PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 4 years of engineering/technical experience.

• Demonstrated leadership as a prime technical contact with experience guiding the successful completion of program milestones  

• Demonstrated ability in Python, PERL, or other scripting languages

• Experience with C++, Java, or Python programming languages

• Proficiency with VMS or LINUX/UNIX operating systems

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, SCI Access, and ability to complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance / SCI Access with a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination adjudicated within the last five years

• Possess strong self-initiative and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with software, hardware, and systems test engineers, system administrators, and program/functional management

• Experience in DevOps solutions to complex engineering issues and tasks

• Experience with Software Change Control, Configuration Management, CI/CD philosophy and execution with tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, Eggplant or others

• Experience with containerized applications using in Docker, Kubernetes and Helm (or similar) and managing deployment through Ansible

• Experience leading a team under Agile methodologies and framework

• Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Subversion, Confluence; experience with git and git workflow

• Prior full lifecycle software development experience

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

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $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.

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 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.