Staff Engineer Software

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be in San Diego, CA, fully onsite with some remote work available. Frequent travel and on-site support at supplier’s location is expected approximately 25-50% of time. This Software Engineer primary role is to partner with product delivery counterparts, and responsible for technical oversight of major supplier segments of sensor software system.

The supplier management software engineer provides leadership and management of a cross-discipline team; ensures successful completion of design reviews leading to software release and program milestones. The Engineer will collaborate with IPT Leads, Integration RE, Software RE, and other sub IPT Managers in a team-oriented environment to achieve program goals; ensures that technical, integration, and schedule performance measures are being met with particular focus on software quality, requirement verification and detail design approaches comply with Sector processes, procedures, and best design/architecture approaches.

Basic Qualifications:

• Staff Software Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 12 or more software engineering experience, or Master’s degree and 10 or more years software engineering experience or a PhD with 8 or more years of software engineering experience
• Experience in sensor/payload software design and analysis
• Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualifications, and delivery of SW products to our customers
• Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines
• Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python
• Experience with the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Git, Git Lab, automated build tools, static code analysis
• Demonstrated understanding of application and embedded software integration procedures
• Coordinate and collaborate directly with software development and other engineering discipline teams to develop, write, document, and execute software requirement verification and integration, identifying and tracking issues through resolution
• Support software integration with external interfaces and hardware components in systems integration labs and other integrated test environments
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance prior to the commencement of employment and must be able to obtain within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Software Supplier Management experience:
• Maintain proactive communication with the supplier to address issues, provide feedback, and facilitate continuous improvement
• Conduct regular performance reviews and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions or process adjustments when necessary
• Oversee contract amendments and renewals, ensuring that all changes align with evolving business needs and supplier capabilities
• Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW running on Real-Time Operating systems
• Software hardware interfaces and where they exist in system architecture
• Experience with developing multi-threaded flight and mission critical SW used in real-time embedded applications
• Experience leading a team of engineers while building diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members
• Strong technical trouble-shooting skills
• Experience in Agile Software methodologies – Scrum Master, Product Owner
• Experience with cybersecurity compliance using security frameworks and remediation tools (SCC SCAP scanner, Fortify and STIG Viewer)
• Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

The 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.