Senior/Principal Software Engineer (Payload and Ground Systems)

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.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program. 
 

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our diverse team, working on ground systems for restricted satellite systems or in software development for payload management software. The candidate will have the opportunity to design, develop, document, test, and debug software written in various computer languages; ensure software standards are met; and determine and develop technical solutions to complex problems. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer:

• Active SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; Master's degree with 3 years of experience; PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with JAVA, C/C++ on Linux-based systems
• Experience with scripting languages (csh, Perl, Python)
• Knowledge of computer languages, including C/ C++, and java

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Software Engineer:

• Active SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience; Master's degree with 7 years of experience; PhD wit 4 years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with JAVA, C/C++ on Linux-based systems
• Experience with scripting languages (csh, Perl, Python)
• Knowledge of computer languages, including C/ C++, and java

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing satellite ground systems, in areas of telemetry, tracking, and commanding or mission management
• Experience in software development for payload management software; includes software design, implementation, integration, test, and documentation to program and customer standards
• Knowledge of payload commanding, spacecraft command and control, telemetry processing, and time and frequency management
• Experience in visualizations/user experience and cloud architectures
• Experience with git and ClearQuest
• Experience with a Java IDE (Eclipse or NetBeans), Jboss, Java Messaging Services, Eclipse RCP
• Experience with relational database design and SQL programming
• Experience in Agile software development
• Experience in embedded software development
• Experience in Service Oriented Architecture

Salary Range: $104,600 USD - $157,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $129,700 USD - $194,500 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.