Principal Software Engineer - Integration and Test

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an experienced Software Integration \u0026 Test Principal Software Engineer - (T03) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This position will support our team on site in San Diego, CA. \n\n \n\n\nDuties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: \n\n\u2022Work in development, lab, and operational environments. Understand the differences between those settings and ensure that integration and the testing of complex system components are applicable to the appropriate environment. \n\n\u2022Perform integration and troubleshooting of software components across multiple networks interfacing with customer SMEs. Ensure that through documentation is created and maintained to allow others to integrate in the future.\n\n\u2022Facilitate collaboration with software developers, system engineers, hardware engineers, and integration/test engineers to diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events. \n\n\u2022Using in-depth knowledge of the system directs development of workable interim solutions to provide a capable system while software or hardware changes are being implemented allowing testing and operational events to proceed.\n\n\u2022Develop and execute software installation, integration, and acceptance test procedures.\n\n\u2022Utilize familiarity of the full development life-cycle processes that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. \n\n\u2022Develop clear and concise detailed technical documentation.\n\n\u2022Submit detailed problem reports for errors found.\n\n\u2022Drive best practices and common process across OUs.\n\n\u2022Work with current budget for implementation with the ability to advise program management and acquire addition budget to achieve the long-term goal.(start small, move to more and more automation leading to full CI/CD)\n\n\u2022The role will be a hybrid of significantly diverse assignments in a collaborative/team setting across all levels.\n\n \n\n\nThe selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. \n\n \n\n\nThe selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. An occasional travel requirement up to 10% may be needed.\n\n \n\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n\u2022Bachelor\u2019s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master\u2019s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.\n\n\u2022Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC)\n\n\u2022Experience in integration and testing of software and hardware components in unix and windows environments. \n\n\u2022Ability to lead installation, integration, and acceptance testing.\n\n\u2022Candidate must be able to obtain a Security+ certification.\n\n\u2022Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).\n\n\u2022Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)\n\n \n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n\u2022Current applicable SAP access\n\n\u2022Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.\n\n\u2022Excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward).\n\n\u2022Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management. Ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.\n\n\u2022Familiarity with software network interfaces.\n\n\u2022Experience in automation of installation, configuration, and test.\n\n\u2022Experience in Agile methodologies. Agile Systems Engineering Experience.\n\n\u2022Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills. \n\n\u2022Experience with Confluence and JIRA.\n\n\u2022Security+ certification\n\n\u2022Experience with scripting languages (developing, debugging, and maintaining.\n\n\u2022Active U.S. Government Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n