Principal Engineer Software; DevOps

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is currently seeking a Principal Engineer Software (Dev Ops Engineer) to join the team. This position will be based Melbourne, FL.

The Dev Ops Engineer Software is expected to be a highly motivated self-starter that has an interest in working in building capabilities to support data flow between products. Software application integration requires in-depth technical knowledge on creating the ability for independently built software systems to work together without manual intervention to encourage a flexible exchange of data between applications. This leads to increased efficiency, and opportunities for reuse.

Requires knowledge of scripting languages within application program interfaces such as Java and Python to implement. Works with Integrated Product Teams to complete tasks relating to defining integration requirements, understanding program deliverables, and supporting development, deployment, and sustainment of program integrations across all networks. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Is self‑motivated, works well with teams in collaborative environments.

• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
• Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software
• Determines computer uses needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and control
• Designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
• Ensures software standards are met
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Ensure seamless data flow between various software tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand integration requirements.
• Maintain and enhance existing integrations to improve performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues in a timely manner.
• Document integration processes and provide training to team members.
• Familiarity with tool API exploitation of Atlassian tools, Cameo, and Ansys simulation tools.
• Contingency:
  Position is contingent upon ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, can start with interim.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 or more years of experience in software engineering OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 3 or more years of experience in software engineering OR a PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with relevant software engineering experience
• Strong understanding of APIs and data exchange protocols.
• Software development experience in C/C++, Python, and other OOP languages
• Experience in Design, Develop, Test, and Implementation of software tool integrations using APIs.
• Able to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance (Interim required to start)
• Jenkins administrative experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of networking and security principles.
• Experience with integrating software and hardware
• An active, In‑scope DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a…