Space Principal Software Engineer/Sr. Principal Software Engineer – Secret Clearance Required

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.

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.

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.

The Software Development & Test (SWDT) team at Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Senior Principal Software Engineer based out of Boulder, CO.

What You’ll get to Do:

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs application software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with other teams (Integration & Verification, etc.) in the planning, design, development, and utilization of data processing systems for products solving our customer requirements.

This position may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4 based on skills/qualifications.

Basic Qualifications for a Band 3:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related degree with 5 years software development experience; 3 years with Masters; 0 years with PhD; or 9 years of related experience in lieu of degree

- Active DoD Secret Clearance

- Experience with C/C++ and Linux

Basic Qualifications for a Band 4:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related degree with 9 years software development experience; 7 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD; or 1 years of related experience in lieu of degree

- Active DoD Secret Clearance

- Experience with C/C++ and Linux

Preferred Qualifications:

- Top Secret/SCI clearance

- Shell scripting experience

- Python experience

- Java development

- Agile development experience

- Configuration management for software, e.g. GIT

- Full software development lifecycle experience

- Software peer review process

- Software development environment experience

- Experience working in teams to develop SW and troubleshoot SW to find/fix defects

- Experience in the development of User Interface, process control, and/or algorithms

- Knowledge of the Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and/or SBIRS architecture a bonus

- Security+ a bonus

Salary Range: $101,400 USD - $152,200 USD

Salary Range 2: $125,800 USD - $188,600 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.