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Principal Software Engineer-OKC

AT Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman

Principal Software Engineer-OKC

Oklahoma City, OK

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.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.

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Our Advanced Test and Support Systems (ATSS) group is seeking Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. You will become part of a Northrop Grumman team of professionals who are actively developing Avionics Testing Solutions and Specialized Test Equipment for the B-2 Stealth Bomber and LGM-35A Sentinel Missile platforms.
Responsibilities:

Oversight and ownership of software engineering design and implementation for a wide array of projects including:

Solution design

Modelling and presentations

Work Planning

Coding

Debugging

Hardware Control and Interface

Data Acquisition and Management

Multilevel Test and Verification

Development and coordination for internal and customer design reviews for the software and system level designs of our products

Development of supporting documentation (operating / user manuals, etc.) for our products

Assist in troubleshooting of lab equipment as failures occur

Coordination with management to ensure product technical data packages meet project schedule commitments

Coordinate between several internal and external stakeholder groups (Software Development, System Test, Cyber Operations, Procurement, etc.) to achieve contractual commitments

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD with 0 years of related engineering experience

Experience with SAFe Agile software development using Python, C++, and/or C# in a Windows or Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment

Knowledge of object-oriented design and software lifecycles

Experience with version control software, configuration management processes, and modern CI/CD practices

Must be a U.S. Citizen, DoD Secret clearance or higher is Required

Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Program clearance

Master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

Experience with HW/SW Integration

Experience in software development to include any of the following: kernel mode, embedded, command and control, web applications, network applications

Development of lower-level networking protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP and/or MIL-STD-1553

Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Experience with NI LabVIEW development

Experience with supporting operational systems

Experience with supporting distributed systems

Experience with working in Virtualized Environments (VMs, AWS Cloud Instances)

* Experience with QT or GL Studios

Salary Range: $90,300.00 - $135,500.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10201162
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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