Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software EngineerNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Principal Software Engineer based in Edwards AFB, CA.Responsibilities Include:Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions while ensuring software standards are metMaintain and improve the software CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, bug free delivery of critical business software to productionSet up and deploy Development, Test, and Build environmentsCreate and update Windows installersInstall, test, and verify software productsProvide support for the software build and installationWork within a Cross-Functional scrum to develop high-priority mission planning featuresUnderstand third-party software and hardware peripherals to support implementation of software interfaces and support integrationDevelop software test products such as Verification Cross Reference Matrices to tie software requirements to software tests, Software Test Plans, Software Test Procedures, and Software Test ReportsDefine and develop test approaches for new software and system capabilities.Compile data and define changes required in testing procedures or new testing requirements.Perform frequent Smoke Testing and frequent Acceptance Testing on SW builds.Resolve technical issues within a scrum, across scrums, and with the support of other functional roles.Interface on a technical level with the customerSupport authoring and development of contract deliverable documentation that support deliverable software products and test eventsHelp define automated test strategies.Support the Agile Framework as a Scrum Master, when requiredPrincipal Software Engineer Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and at least 5 years' relevant experience; or STEM Master's degree with 3 years' relevant experience; or a STEM PHD with 1 years of relevant experience.Experience with/using Agile Methodology and Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools (Bamboo, Jenkins) and Practices.Proficiency in C# and/or Java and Object-Oriented Software Design paradigms.Experience with one or more of the following scripts: yaml, Python, PowerShell, Batch, Typescript.Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.Preferred Qualifications:8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher (ex. Security+ w/CE).Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading sprint planning or retrospectives.Familiarity with development tooling such as Git, CMake, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code.Proficiency in.NET Framework.Experience with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Microsoft Windows-based Applications.Experience with Microservice development and service communication protocols such as gRPC and/or REST.Experience with/using Relational Databases, SQL.Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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.