Principal Engineer Software; Avionics Security Clearance

Position: Principal Engineer Software (Avionics) with Security Clearance
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Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) Global Surveillance division is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team located in Melbourne, Florida. This role encompasses responsibilities related to the deployment, automation, maintenance, and enhancement of systems and software infrastructure to ensure optimal operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid technical foundation and a proactive approach to the software development lifecycle.

As a collaborative team member in our agile development process, the Principal Software Engineer will assist in designing and implementing application builds, releases, deployments, and configurations. The individual will work closely with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and support the design of effective solutions while participating in building and testing activities. Additional responsibilities include conducting quality reviews, troubleshooting, and resolving operational issues.

The Principal Software Engineer will support the integration, troubleshooting, and testing of new software modifications. Key aspects of this position include the ability to manage challenges with guidance and work effectively as part of a team. A basic understanding of the software development lifecycle is essential, along with familiarity with requirements gathering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to analyze and manage data sets effectively.

The engineer will engage in various aspects of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, application development, testing, integration, and maintenance. They will apply their technical skills to resolve integration issues and communicate effectively with system analysts, programmers, and users to ensure that technology solutions meet program objectives, which include documenting requirements and assisting in the development of test procedures.

Interaction with Program Management and customers will be integral to this role, making strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal) essential for success.

Essential Functions:

• Independently design, implement, test, and maintain software throughout the lifecycle while adhering to specified requirements and standards.
• Collaborate within teams to integrate software solutions with other system components.
• Utilize technical knowledge to contribute to solutions for complex software problems.
• Analyze, collect, and report software metrics to ensure product quality and adherence to performance standards.
• Participate in software working groups and support discussions with customers as required.
• Implement and maintain software best practices across all phases of development.
• Apply innovative approaches to develop software products from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and compliance with project plans.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of experience, a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or a Ph.D. with relevant software engineering experience.
• At least 3+ years of experience developing software using object-oriented programming languages, including C/C++.
• At least 3+ years of experience developing software on Windows…