Northrop Grumman · 4 weeks ago
Principal/Sr. Principal Software Database Engineer - R10215461
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company looking for a Principal/Sr. Principal Software Database Engineer. The role involves developing and debugging software solutions, applying standards and processes throughout the development life cycle, and collaborating with team members and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Develop, document, test, and debug software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems
Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle
Diagnose problems encountered during application integration among products and address fixes/enhancements according to prescribed program processes
Familiarity with developing application software in a Linux environment, using relational databases, and knowledge of client – server applications will help set the candidate up for success
The candidate will be working in an extremely dynamic and challenging environment on a day-to-day basis
Qualification
Required
Principal/Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 5 years of related experience, OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, OR STEM PhD and 1 year of related experience
Sr. Principal/Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience, OR STEM PhD and 4 year of related experience
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph at time of application
Experience with design and implementation of data warehousing technologies including relational and nonrelational databases, SQL, and data analytics
Experience implementing Oracle Grid Infrastructure, Oracle database and PostgreSQL database systems running on Linux
Experience in full lifecycle project development
Experience with scripting languages such bash, PLSQL and/or Python for crafting efficient automation scripts and executing database operations
Experience working on Agile Teams
Security+ Certification
Experience documenting design, processes, and procedures
Experience with CI/CD Pipeline, Bitbucket, Git, Jira
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in implementing automation solutions using Ansible to support distribution and operational processes
Experience working with DevOps processes, i.e., Ansible, VMWare, Kubernetes (containers), deployment experience
Systems administration experience, to include Windows, Linux, and VM environments
Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
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