Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (AHT)

Software Engineer / Principal Software EngineerAt 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer based out of Oklahoma City, OK. Our team works on state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems. This is a role in a large program that will support the full software product lifecycle in an Agile Scrum framework: requirement definition, estimation, implementation, unit testing, integration testing, SW/HW integration, test documentation, supporting test events, and customer support. The ideal candidate will be a cross-functional team player, willing to take on challenges, that collaborates with internal and external teams and that is driven to provide solutions to internal and external customers. This role is in support of the B2 program.Responsibilities include:Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions while ensuring software standards are metMaintain and improve the software CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, bug free delivery of critical business software to productionSet up and deploy Development, Test, and Build environmentsCreate and update Windows installersInstall, test, and verify software productsProvide support for the software build and installationWork within a Cross-Functional scrum to develop high-priority mission planning features.Understand third-party software and hardware peripherals to support implementation of software interfaces and support integrationDevelop software test products such as Verification Cross Reference Matrices to tie software requirements to software tests, Software Test Plans, Software Test Procedures, and Software Test Reports.Define and develop test approaches for new software and system capabilitiesCompile data and define changes required in testing procedures or new testing requirementsPerform frequent Smoke Testing and frequent Acceptance Testing on SW buildsResolve technical issues within a scrum, across scrums, and with the support of other functional rolesInterface on a technical level with the customerSupport authoring and development of contract deliverable documentation that support deliverable software products and test eventsHelp define automated test strategiesSupport the Agile Framework as a Scrum Master, when requiredSoftware Engineer Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 2 years of relevant (Computer Science, etc.) experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master's degree (Computer Science, etc.). Relevant (Computer Science, etc.) years of experience in lieu of degree may be consideredCurrent DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years), with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearancesExperience with/using Agile Methodology and Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools (Bamboo, Jenkins) and PracticesFamiliarity with Agile frameworkProficiency in C# and/or Java and Object-Oriented Software Design paradigmsExperience with Microsoft Windows technologiesTest procedure development and maintenanceExperience supporting/coordinating formal test eventsExperience with one or more of the following scripts: yaml, Python, PowerShell, Batch, TypescriptAutomated test script or test procedure development and maintenance for software testingExperience with automated testing and test software such as TestComplete 4A functional understanding of how revision control systems (e.g., BitBucket, git, CVS, etc.) are usedHands-on system troubleshooting skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPrincipal Software Engineer Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of relevant (Computer Science, etc.) experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree (Computer Science, etc.). Relevant (Computer Science, etc.) years of experience in lieu of degree may be consideredCurrent DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years), with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearancesExperience with/using Agile Methodology and Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools (Bamboo, Jenkins) and PracticesExperience as a Scrum MasterProficiency in C# and/or Java and Object-Oriented Software Design paradigmsExperience with Microsoft Windows technologiesTest procedure development and maintenanceExperience supporting/coordinating formal test eventsExperience with one or more of the following scripts: yaml, Python, PowerShell, Batch, TypescriptAutomated test script or test procedure development and maintenance for software testingExperience with automated testing and test software such as TestComplete 4A functional understanding of how revision control systems (e.g., BitBucket, git, CVS, etc.) are usedHands-on system troubleshooting skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications:Proficiency in C#,.NET FrameworkExperience with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Microsoft Windows-based ApplicationsExperience with Microservice development and service communication protocols such as gRPC and/or RESTExperience working with requirements in DOORSAutomated test script or test procedure developmentCompTIA Security+ CertificationExperience with Software Design PatternsExperience with/using Relational Databases, SQLExperience with the Atlassian Tool Suite: Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Crucible/Fish-eyeFamiliarity with/using/deploying to Cloud technology: Azure and/or AWSFamiliarity with/using Containers in Docker and/or KubernetesExperience with/using and/or managing these DevOps tools: Ansible, Terraform, Chef, or PuppetExcellent communication and organizational skills; strong interpersonal and analytic skillsPrevious in-depth mission planning domain knowledge of program software design and codeCertified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) or Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM™) certificationExperience working with requirements in DOORS.Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies.Strong interpersonal and analytic skills; Works well in a team-environmentExperience with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Framework (FW)Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) developmentExperience with Air Force mission planningCompTIA Security+ CertificationActive Top-Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years)Current SCI/SAP accessPrimary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $112,700.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00 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 Northrop Grumman