Sr Principal Software Engineer
About The Position
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 Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer with bid and proposal experience to join our team supporting the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Program. This role will serve as the DARC Site 3 (DS3) Software (SW) bid and proposal lead. The ideal candidate should have experience with SW development, SW sustainment, and SW proposal development. This role requires excellent communication and the ability to collaborate with existing DARC site 1 (DS1) and DARC site 2 (DS2) personnel to develop and propose the SW scope for the DS3 program. Upon receiving the award, the selected candidate will support the startup and execution of the DS3 program within the SW functional discipline area.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance at the time of application
- 8 years with a Bachelors in Science, 6 years with a Masters in Science degree, and 3 years with the PHD
- Software development experience (Java, C++, Java Script)
- Experience with microservices based architectures
- Familiar with estimating methodologies and tools (i.e., Cost History, System Evaluation and Estimation of Resources – Software Estimation Model (SEER-SEM))
- Familiarity with RedHat Linux environments
- Understanding of Earned Value (EV) principles
- Familiar with Agile principles and use of JIRA and Confluence
- Familiar with SW CDRL items (i.e., Software Requirements Specifications, Software Design Descriptions, Software Version Descriptions)
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
- Computer Science or Computer Engineering technical major
- Experience with SW development on ground-based radar systems
- Previously acted as a SW Product Owner (PO) or SW Lead
Responsibilities
- Acting as the DS3 SW proposal lead
- Development of the DS3 SW proposal approach and supporting artifacts
- Development of the DS3 SW proposal labor Basis of Estimates (BOE’s) and pricing in collaboration with business management
- Support the development of the DS3 Integrated Master Schedule and SW development timelines
- Develop and manage the DS3 SW proposal risk and opportunities
- Support the DS3 startup and technical execution and an individual contributor or team lead
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
