RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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!

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our team in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support the Waimea Ground program.
This position will be at our site in Redondo Beach, CA. This position requires being on-site and does not support remote or hybrid work.
This position is contingent upon the verification and transfer of current/active DoD security clearance and program access as required for business needs
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. Perform hands-on development and actively contribute to the code base including peer review of code.
Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 0 years with a PhD. 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Senior Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 3 years with a PhD. 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Basic Qualifications:

• *Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application US Citizenship required

• Experienced C/C++/Python/Java programmer
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops environments in CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working on Agile programs and methodology.
• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Experience with Gitlab
• Experience working on a Ground Segment program
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Able to work in a dynamic, in office environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with RF Signal Data Processing
• Simulation Development Experience
• Payload Calibration Experience
• Experience with design and development of national security space or commercial space, interfaces, and ground systems architecture and/or integration of multiple IPTs is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Northrop Grumman processes and procedures.
• Experience with automated testing
• Excellent technical writing and team-building skills
• Experience with Command and Control
  Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.