Principal​/Sr. Principal Golang Integration Engineer -AHT

Overview

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.

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and integrating applications using Golang. This role supports a program requiring robust integration between Golang development and Linux operating systems, with a strong focus on cybersecurity measures. The applicant will be part of a team supporting the infrastructure and automation for multiple programs. This position also necessitates an active Secret Security Clearance and an 8570 IAT Level II Certification.

Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior developers are also important for this role.

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Active 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e. CompTIA Security +)
• For a level 3 : 5 Years with bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 2 years Master’s or additional years experience in lieu of a degree
• For a level 4: 8 years with bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 6 years Master’s or additional years experience in lieu of a degree
• Proficient with the Linux operating system
• Strong understanding of Golang syntax, structures, and idioms.
• Understanding of basic data structures (arrays, slices, maps) and algorithms.
• Proficiency in Golang’s error handling conventions.
• Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of writing unit tests and integration tests in Golang
• Best practices for security Golang applications
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.

• Expert in Linux operating systems
• Ansible automation experience including YAML / Playbook creation
• Understanding how to build and deploy Go applications across different platforms.
• Understanding of microservices principles and how to implement them in Go.
• Experience with gRPC and protobuf (or similar)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, RKE2).
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior developers.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

Secondary 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. 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 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.

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 EEO Statement. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.