Requisition ID: R10170690
Category: Engineering
Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type: SCI
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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 Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our team based in the Aurora, Colorado area at Buckley AFB.
What you'll get to do:
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.
This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.
This requisition may be filled as either Principal or Sr. Principal Software Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer:
Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application,
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years with a Master's. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with software architecture, design, and development.
Experience with EVMS concepts and reporting.
Experience with Agile leadership (product owner and scrum master), planning, and scheduling.
Experience with Technical customer engagement and interaction.
Must possess a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly).
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer:
Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application,
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; 6+ years with a Master's; 3+ years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with software architecture, design, and development.
Experience with EVMS concepts and reporting.
Experience with Agile leadership (product owner and scrum master), planning, and scheduling.
Experience with Technical customer engagement and interaction.
Must possess a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly).
Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600
Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.