Sentinel Principal Software Engineer 16832*

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Principal Software Engineers. This position will be located in Roy, Utah, or Huntsville, Alabama and will support the Sentinel Program.\n\nDesigns, 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.\n\nPosition Benefits\n\nAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including\n\n\u2022 Medical, Dental \u0026 Vision coverage\n\n\u2022 401k\n\n\u2022 Educational Assistance\n\n\u2022 Life Insurance\n\n\u2022 Employee Assistance Programs \u0026 Work/Life Solutions\n\n\u2022 Paid Time Off\n\n\u2022 Health \u0026 Wellness Resources\n\n\u2022 Employee Discounts\n\nThis positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\nBachelor\u0027s degree with 5 years of experience; or Master\u0027s degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 1 year of experience. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.\n\nMust be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years at time of application\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs\n\n2+ year(s) of experience working Software Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering\n\n2+ year(s) of experience with Java, C++, Python\n\nExperience writing test scripts\n\nUnderstanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nBachelor\u0027s degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)\n\nExperience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and Jazz)\n\nExperience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)\n\nExperience using software test automation tools/frameworks\n\n#Sentinelsoftware\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $163,200.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n