Principal Engineer Software III (26-404)
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$104k - $155k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, build, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins.
- Develop Infrastructure as Code and Software-defined Networking solutions for an enterprise-scale network.
- Create and enhance Python and Java automation scripts and services for DevOps workflows.
- Troubleshoot build systems, pipelines, cloud-based environments, and moderately complex system issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve deployment processes, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Create, maintain, and present KPIs and other metrics for the Network Enterprise.
- Document software, architecture, configurations, CI/CD pipelines, and tooling guides.
- Support deployments at alternate work locations and critical activities outside standard business hours when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field plus 5 years of experience; or a related master’s degree plus 3 years of experience; or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Current, active Government-issued DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher, such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, or SCNA.
- Current, active in-scope Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
- Experience with Python, Java, Bash, and PowerShell.
- Understanding of object-oriented programming, REST API integration, and Git version control.
- Experience with Git-based version control systems such as GitLab and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and Jenkins.
- Experience with scripting, software-tool test automation, troubleshooting, and cross-team delivery.
- Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio and communicate effectively in writing and presentations.
- Ability to travel to alternate work locations and work collaboratively or independently on large field projects.
- Top Secret clearance is highly desired.
Benefits
- Health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, flexible work arrangements, life and disability insurance, company-paid holidays, and potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus eligibility.
- Fully on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with no remote option and no relocation assistance; travel is approximately 10% and occasional evenings or weekends may be required.
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).