Sentinel Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Software – 9449-1

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Principal Software Engineer/Sr Principal Software Engineer to join the Command and Launch Team (CLT) as a Physical Security Systems Software Engineer.   This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.   Final grade level offered will be based on candidate level of experience.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will design, develop, test, integrate, document, and deliver software in support of the Sentinel Physical Security team. This is a hands-on technical position--a deep understanding of software engineering is required.

Key responsibilities:

• Apply technical expertise in solving complex integration challenges
• Participate in software peer reviews
• Participate in the full life cycle of software development
• Utilization of strong software engineering skills

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Job Qualifications:

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret Clearance and receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification
• Principal Software Engineer should have 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD. or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
• Sr Principal Software Engineer should have 9 Years with Bachelors in Science; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
• Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles
• At least 3 years’ experience with web technologies such as Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Experience with full stack software development
• Experience working in an Agile environment

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with modern web technologies, virtual machines, containerized applications, Kubernetes, and client frameworks
• 3+ years’ experience with technologies such as Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Practical experience maintaining software infrastructure components and frameworks such as virtual machines, containerized applications, and Kubernetes
• Master’s degree in software engineering or similar
• Active DoD Secret clearance (in-scope)
• Current Special Program Access (SAP)

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Salary Range: $90,400 USD - $135,600 USD

Salary Range 2: $112,000 USD - $168,000 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.