Waimea Software Engineer (T03/T04)

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.Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding, and holding final clearances prior to start date.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an innovative Principal Software Engineer (T03) or Senior Principal Software Engineer (T04) who excels in building robust, scalable applications to become part of the Waimea Ground Segment team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced proficiency in Java and C++, a strong command of object-oriented design principles, and a keen ability to architect and implement complex software solutions. This role involves working on challenging projects, contributing to system integration and performance optimization, and mentoring junior team members while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in our software development processes. This position is located onsite in Manhattan Beach, CA.
Core Responsibilities:

Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software applications using Java and C++.
Design and implement efficient, reusable, and scalable code following object-oriented principles.
Participate in the software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative solutions and solve complex technical challenges.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
Engage in performance optimization, debugging, and troubleshooting to enhance application stability.
Contribute to architectural and design discussions, ensuring that solutions align with business objectives and technical requirements.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications:

Principal Software Engineer (T03): * 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 3 years with Master's degree; 1 year with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Senior Principal Software Engineer (T04): * 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 6 years with Master's degree; 4 years with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Active SSBI required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain SCI prior to start
Experience with JAVA and C++
Experience in software object-oriented design
Experience in software unit testing
Experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and Containerization
Experience with software development on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Digital Signal Data Processing
Experience with Satellite and Payload Simulators
Experience with REST architecture
Experience in micro-service architecture and object orientated design.
Experience with software system integration, testing, and deployment
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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.