Engineer Software / Principal Engineer Software
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Los Angeles, CA, USAMid Level / Staff+
Base Salary
$92k - $171k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and debug software for navigation systems.
- Design and develop software and perform software and system integration on hardware.
- Collaborate with internal and external customers and cross-functional peers.
- Apply Model-Based Engineering and software development lifecycle practices in an agile environment.
- Support continuous improvement, automation, problem solving, and innovation.
Requirements
- For Software Engineer: bachelor’s degree in STEM and two years of hands-on software development experience, or a master’s degree in STEM and zero years of experience.
- For Principal Software Engineer: bachelor’s degree in STEM and five years of software development experience, master’s degree in STEM and three years, or PhD in STEM and one year of hands-on experience.
- Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle and at least one of C, C++, or Python.
- Experience with at least one of ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include an active Secret clearance, navigation systems knowledge, DOORS experience, and Git or CI/CD pipeline automation experience.
Benefits
- Annual base salary ranges are $91,800.00-$137,600.00 for the primary level and $114,000.00-$171,000.00 for the secondary level.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Relocation assistance may be available; the position requires full-time onsite work in Woodland Hills, CA and approximately 10% travel.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
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).