Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer

Requisition ID: R10174099• Category: Engineering• Location: Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America• Clearance Type: Secret• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position• Shift: Days (United States of America)• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time• Positions Available: 1At 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.Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.Northrop Grumman is looking for a top-notch, focused, and dedicated Software Engineer /Principal Software Engineer to join our team of engineers at the Specialized Tactical Electronic Warfare Systems (STEWS) program. The program supports and maintains laboratory test stations, transportable flight line electronic combat system test sets, and airborne RF and IR systems.What You Will DoParticipate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, application development, testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and upgrades for the STEWS supported systems. Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products.• This position may be filled as a Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer.**QualificationsBasic Qualifications for Software Engineer:• High School Diploma/GED and 6 years software engineering experience• Will also consider 2+ years software engineering experience with related BS degree/ 1+ years software engineering experience with related MS degree• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to collaborate on a team with other engineering disciplines• Derive SW requirements from initial customer requirements• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features• Develop and execute test procedures for software components• Experience programming in a high-level programming language such as C and C++• Experience with user interface design and analysis in a Windows environment• Documenting software design using Unified Modeling Language (UML)• Software testing/debugging in a laboratory environment• Experience with hardware/software integration and test techniques• Self-motivated to learn new technologies as needed• Familiarity with version control software (SVN/Git)• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a US Government Secret ClearanceBasic Qualifications For Principal Software Engineer• High School Diploma and 9+ years related software engineering experience;• Will also consider 7+ years related software engineer experience with Associates Degree; 5+ years software engineering experience with related BS Degree; 3+ years software engineering experience with related MS Degree;• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to collaborate on a team with other engineering disciplines• Derive SW requirements from initial customer requirements• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features• Develop and execute test procedures for software components• Experience programming in a high-level programming language such as C and C++• Experience with user interface design and analysis in a Windows environment• Documenting software design using Unified Modeling Language (UML)• Software testing/debugging in a laboratory environment• Experience with hardware/software integration and test techniques• Self-motivated to learn new technologies as needed• Familiarity with version control software (SVN/Git)• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a US Government Secret ClearancePreferred Qualifications• Experience in the design, development and test, or sustainment of airborne electronic systems• Familiarity with agile SW Development methods• Current/Active DoD Secret Security Clearance• Experience with VxWorks and Linux operating systems• Experience in programming in National Instruments Labwindows/CVI and/or Labview• Familiarity with RF test equipment (wideband RF/microwave signal generation and analysis).• Experience with hardware and software integration and troubleshooting in a laboratory environment.• Familiarity with scripting languages i.e. Python or VB Script• Familiarity with integration of avionics interfaces (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, etc.)• Working knowledge in RFEW• Familiarity with cybersecurityNGSkillsSalary Range: $83,300 - $124,900Salary Range 2: $102,400 - $153,600The 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.