Principal Engineer Software
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Melbourne, FL, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$98k - $148k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems for software, test-lab, and firmware products.
- Collaborate with engineering and test functions to establish and follow quality standards.
- Verify and validate software and firmware products and test equipment.
- Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, conduct quality assurance tests, and perform statistical analysis.
- Review software designs, change specifications, requirements allocations, traceability, testability, tools, and process compliance.
- Audit internal and supplier software and firmware quality systems to identify and correct deficiencies.
- Participate in root-cause analysis and ensure corrective measures and documentation meet reliability and contractual requirements.
- Maintain compliant project and process-control documentation and potentially specialize in design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, reliability, or research and development quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial or Industrial and Systems Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance are required.
- An approved U.S. Government interim Secret clearance is required to start.
- Experience with multiple coding languages is preferred.
- Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System is preferred.
- Experience with software or systems requirements testing is preferred.
- Previous work experience, leadership and teamwork experience, and involvement in professional engineering organizations or extracurricular activities are preferred.
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance is preferred.
Benefits
- On-site work in Melbourne, Florida, with approximately 10% travel and no relocation assistance.
- Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).