Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Software

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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\nPrincipal/ Sr. Principal Software Engineer (LabVIEW/TestStand)\n\nJoin Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world\u2019s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E\u0026S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!\n\nNorthrop Grumman is currently seeking LabVIEW and TestStand Software Engineers to join our Missions Systems Sector. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman\u2019s Networked Information Solutions Division. At the Northrop Grumman San Diego campus, our Communication/Network Solutions BU\u2019s create the next generation of communications and signal processing systems. We take ideas from concept to working systems aboard the world\u2019s most advanced platforms right here in always-sunny San Diego. We design in our campus of labs and on-site advanced manufacturing just minutes from the beach and everything for which southern California is famous. It\u2019s work that matters and a career that can takes you places. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with users, customers and other developers. \n\nJob Description:\n\nNorthrop Grumman is seeking a LabVIEW/TestStand Software Engineer to develop innovative LabVIEW-centric solutions for production test systems supporting our CNI product line. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for:\n\n * Design, development, deployment, and support of LabVIEW programs and test instrumentation throughout all project life cycle phases\n\n * Translation of system requirements, specifications and goal\u2010oriented objectives into system designs\n\n * Interfacing with end users and customers to refine requirements and iterate designs; generation of test plans and documentation to verify compliance to system level requirements\n\n * Production of software documentation to support software release packages\n\n * Time management and flexibility to support multiple programs\n\n * Presentation of assigned work at program technical reviews, proposals, or other technical meetings.\n\n\n\n\nThis position can be filled at the Principal Software Engineer or the SR. Principal Software Engineer depending on years of experience and qualifications.\n\nBasic Qualifications for the Principal Software Engineer:\n\n * Requires a Bachelors degree in STEM with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; Master\u2019s degree in Engineering with 3 years of experience; or 1 Year with a PhD.\n\n * Proven experience with National Instruments LabVIEW data acquisition systems and programming.\n\n * Experience developing measurement and test routines in the LabVIEW environment.\n\n * Defines development test plans and methods to ensure a robust design is achieved and validates the design against customer, internal and regulatory / government requirements.\n\n * Has strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks.\n\n * Is able to communicate clearly and effectively to cross-functional team members. Has strong writing skills and is proficient with Microsoft Office tools.\n\n * Is able to document design and analysis reports as well as test reports.\n\n * Is self-motivated and able to work without close supervision to achieve tasks on time and budget.\n\n * Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.\n\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer:\n\n * A Bachelors degree in STEM with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience; Master\u2019s degree in Engineering with 6 years of experience; or 4 Year with a PhD.\n\n * Proven experience with National Instruments LabVIEW data acquisition systems and programming.\n\n * Experience developing measurement and test routines in the LabVIEW/TestStand environment.\n\n * Defines development test plans and methods to ensure a robust design is achieved and validates the design against customer, internal and regulatory / government requirements.\n\n * Has strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks.\n\n * Is able to communicate clearly and effectively to cross-functional team members. Has strong writing skills and is proficient with Microsoft Office tools.\n\n * Is able to document design and analysis reports as well as test reports.\n\n * Is self-motivated and able to work without close supervision to achieve tasks on time and budget.\n\n * Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Skills:\n\n * Applies research to the planning, design, development and testing of LabVIEW algorithms, test environments and systems for use in space and military applications. Is able to develop design solutions to meet difficult performance requirements.\n\n * Possesses strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies and design constraints.\n\n * CLAD, CLD, or CLA LabVIEW Certifications.\n\n * Experience working in a cross functional environment (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, test engineering, production engineering, etc.) to translate customer requirements and functional block diagrams into realized control models. Review and update control system requirements to meet system level performance objectives. Conduct trade studies and identify and present alternate design options.\n\n\n\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00\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