Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Azusa
Posted on: November 13, 2021

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10010125Category: EngineeringLocation: Azusa - CA, United States of AmericaCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: NoneTelecommute: Yes- May Consider Occasional/Part-Time Teleworking for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions Available: 3At 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is hiring a Principal Software Engineer (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Level 4) to join the Next Gen Polar (NGP) program based in Azusa, CA. This position will work on a team to develop the NGP Sensor Specific Processing (SSP) subsystem design as a senior software architect and developer.Define SSP processing based on legacy SAGE/SESAMI and SBIRS design to utilize Next Gen FORGE Mission Data Processing Application Framework (MDPAF) and Open Architecture (OA) concepts and meet next gen requirementsDefine test tool processing to validate MPL and SSP meets mission requirements based on legacy SAGE/SESAMI and SBIRS design to utilize next Gen FORGE MDPAF and OA conceptsInterpret algorithms and requirements for implementation for development of SSP and Test Tools to utilize next generation MPL and new FORGE MDPAF services and capabilitiesPresent and communicate design to development team, program leadership, and the customerBasic Qualifications for Principal Engineer (Level 3):Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field & 5 years of related software engineering experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field & 3 years of related experienceUnderstanding of systems engineering principles and processesAbility to obtain & maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (US Citizenship Required)Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Engineer (Level 4):9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline; 7 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; 4 years of relevant experience with a PhDUnderstanding of systems engineering principles and processesAbility to obtain & maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (US Citizenship Required)Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with SAGE/SESAMI or SBIRS ground softwareSoftware architecture and design utilizing an MBSE tool, preferably CameoSoftware Development utilizing C++Effectively communicate and present to project and program management, other technical managers and customersFamiliarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and conceptsExcellent technical writing and team building skillsFamiliarity with Agile and/or DevOps methodologiesCurrent DoD Secret ClearanceSalary Range: 101200 - 188300Employees 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.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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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