Sentinel Principal Software Engineer - 14438* with Security Clearance - Northrop Grumman

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a passionate Principal Software Engineer to join our team and support the Sentinel Program. This role will be based in Roy, Utah, or Huntsville, Alabama. The selected individual requires software development skills and will be a part of multiple phases of the software development lifecycle including design, development, and test. Candidates should have a solid foundation with best practices in software design, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deliver (CI/CD) tools and processes, and object-oriented programming. Candidates should be familiar with the Agile methodology of software development. This position is contingent upon contract award Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
* 401k
* Educational Assistance
* Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
* Paid Time Off
* Health & Wellness Resources
* Employee Discounts This position's 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. You'll Bring These Qualifications: Basic Qualifications:
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years • Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs • 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD or an additional 4 years in lieu of degree. • Experience of hardware-software integration
• Experience C++ software development
• Experience programming and scripting experience in a UNIX environment (C++, Python, Bash)
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs. Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with developing/maintaining CI/CD workflows for software development using GitLab (or similar tools like GitHub, Azure, Jenkins), Nexus (or similar artifact management systems)
• Experience with Containers creation and utilization
• Experience with CMake build system generator
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and Agile development tools
• Experience working with multi-domain networks and synchronization across complex platforms
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Security+ or equivalent certification #Sentinelsoftware Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $158,000.00 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. 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 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.