Principal Software Engineer Jobs

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Launch and Missile Defense Systems division within Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile warning, missile defense, battlespace awareness, and technical intelligence mission areas. The position is located in Boulder, CO - Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver. Occasional travel (10%) may be required in this role.Position Overview:As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, documentation, testing, deployment, and debugging of software applications. This includes researching, identifying, and implementing solutions to complex, multi-disciplinary software problems. You will be working with a fast-paced and exciting research and development environment that utilizes your familiarity with modern software practices. You are expected to communicate technical information effectively and clearly, and present technical approaches and findings. Our team of motivated technical talent works closely with the end user (and each other) to ensure the direct mission applicability of developed products.The Advanced Programs organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in efficiently solving mission challenges. Our team is chartered with providing innovative technologies to develop, design, and produce optimized product lines across multiple customers while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Advanced Programs is looking for new members to join our rapidly growing technical team as a Principal Software Engineer based out of Boulder, CO.Essential Functions:• New feature implementation that allows for smooth integration with pre-existing systems• Software development using Agile Methodology• Software engineering support for multi-language (C/C++ and Python) and complex software systems• Enhance usability, performance, and maintainability of systems via analysis and bug fixes• Work in cross-discipline teams to communicate clearly across various levels of engineersSeeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer:• Applicants must have an active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of application and is required to start.• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years experience, or a PhD and 1 years of experience, or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.• Experience with modern C++ software language (C++17, C++20), development tools, and integrated development environments (IDEs) and compilers.• Experience with Object Oriented Programming.• Experience developing in Linux environments.• Experience with developing in cross-platform (Linux/Windows) environments• Experience with modular software development architectures/practices with source control tools (Git, CMake, Conan etc.)• Experience working with Atlassian suite products (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, etc)• Familiarity with revision control, documentation, planning, and review systems like Git.• Software development and troubleshooting in a team environment• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needsPreferred Qualifications:• Active TS/SCI clearance• Technical leadership experience• Experience with Python• Familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors• Experience with Distributed Systems and Micro-service Architecture & Observability Tools (Graphana, OpenTelemetry, RKE2/K3S/Tanzu/Docker Swarm)• Experience with DevOps and DevSecOps (Jenkins or Git Lab)• Experience with container orchestration and deployment (Kubernetes and/or Docker Compose)• Experience with Containerization development (Podman or Docker)• Experience or interest in embedded software development and cross compilation (x86 vs. ARM)• Experience with tracking algorithms and prediction filtersSalary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.