Principal Software Engineer - R10216441

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Secret

Yes, 50% of the time

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Software Engineers to join our team supporting the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Program. This position would be based in Colorado Springs, Colorado with 50% travel to DARC site 1 located in Australia. This role will be a critical member of the Software deployment team that will be responsible for deploying, debugging, and implementing corrective actions to ensure a stable and operable DARC system.

The position will involve up to 60 days of travel at a time and require acting as a software subject matter expert during formal integration and testing of the DARC System.

• Install and deploy DARC SW on the DARC System.
• Document and report back on problem or deficiency reports.
• Collaborate with the SW team located back in Colorado Springs to effectively troubleshoot and debug SW identified issues.
• Support ongoing SW development and feature integration for future DARC SW releases while in Colorado Springs.

• Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application.
• 5 years with a Bachelors in Science, 3 years with a Masters in Science degree, and 1 year with a PhD.
• Development experience in C++, Java & JavaScript.
• Ability to work with MATLAB.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Must have Security+ (SEC+) Certification.
• Expert in debugging.
• Familiarity with Linux, Red Hat, and Windows.
• Familiar with Agile principles and use of JIRA and Confluence.
• Ability to travel up to 50% OCONUS.

• Experience with Digital Signal Processing.
• Experience with Radar Signal Processing.
• Recent experience with OCONUS deployments and working onsite as part of a large integrated team.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $. 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.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. The company provides 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, though this may be shortened or extended based on business needs.

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.