Northrop Grumman · 8 hours ago
Principal/ Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Possibly Hybrid) - R10221438
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer. The role involves designing and implementing technologies critical to the USAF Open Architecture initiatives, focusing on software development and automation in cloud-enabled environments.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Java/C++ Development for Open Mission Systems (OMS) 2.3 Compliance
Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software, servers, and hardware
Deploy, manage, and support virtualized environments (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, or other hypervisors)
Implement and manage core infrastructure services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NAS, and Active Directory)
Set up an overall Cloud-native Software Factory
Manage and improve container orchestration and deployment strategies
Support programs with integration and deployment automation in a cloud enabled environment
Qualification
Required
Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 Years experience; OR a master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 3 Years experience; OR a PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 1 Years experience
Sr. Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 8 Years experience; OR a master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 6 Years experience; OR a PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 4 Years experience
Experience developing software with C/C++/Python/Java
Experience with OMS, UCI Schema, and CAL development
Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux environments
Experience scripting in YAML, Powershell, BASH, JSON, etc
Proficient with networking concepts
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Experience integrating and debugging software on hardware
Experience working within an Agile environment
Familiarity with software development tools such as Git, CMake, and Eclipse, Visual Studio Code
Proficiency working in Linux and commands
Able to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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
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