Principal Cyber Software EngineerJoin 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Cyber Software Engineer to join our technical team in Aurora, CO. As a Principal Cyber Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation.
Through the use of DevSecOps and Agile practices, we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
Ensures software standards are met.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, and 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.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; 3 years of related experience with a Master's degree; 0 years of related experience with a PhD; an additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degreeExperience in higher level programming languages such as Java, Python, C++Experience in object-oriented design and developmentMust possess Active TS Clearance to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP accessesPreferred Qualifications:Cyber certification such as a Security+ or CISSPCurrent Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceExperience managing and directing efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process modelExpertise with containerized software systems in accordance with DoD DevSecOps Reference DesignExcellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal skillsProven collaboration with program managers and customer representatives to meet program objectivesAbility to negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholdersExpertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as DOORS and CameoKnowledge of Cyber Security Engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applicationsProven success analyzing, estimating, and implementing solutions to complex problems spanning multiple engineering disciplinesSalary Range: $109,900.00 - $164,900.00Employees 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.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.