Sr Principal Engineer Software

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to support a research area associated with our key lab environment within the Research & Advanced Design organization. The program technologies include 5G/NextG communications, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and future wireless technologies in support of tactical applications for the warfighter. The position is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities will include integrating, deploying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing 5G systems, Azure and AWS cloud architecture, and the associated infrastructure for advanced research and design.

• Integrating, deploying, and enhancing 5G systems based on the O-RAN standard.
• Designing and deploying microservices architectures on Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.
• Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software.
• Ability to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems.
• Working with various team members to integrate functionality with other software components.
• Providing technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with programs objectives.
• Following software best practices.
• Developing software products from all phases of the software lifecycle.
• Contributing to the full life cycle of system development in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This includes requirements development, modeling and design, application development, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance.
• Meeting milestones and deadlines by providing best in-class solutions.
• Adhering to and following roadmaps, plans, and schedules.
• Working closely with the software lead and following their guidance.

The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 or more years of experience in software engineering OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 or more years of experience in software engineering, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related experience.
• Experience developing software and COTS software integration.
• Experience on virtualization on different platforms and containerization.
• Experience working with on-premise and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience developing CONOPS and working with other teams to provide demo infrastructure.
• Experience with demo/experiment integration and execution.
• Experience with the Agile software development process.
• Must have an active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with C/C++, Java, or other OOP languages.
• Experience with 5G communications protocols and equipment.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining microservices architectures in Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into microservices architectures.
• Experience applying commercial products to military applications.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques and tools.
• Experience implementing software within microservices architectures.

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

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.

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.

Job Category:
Engineering