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Principal Engineer Software - Software Integrator (San Diego CA)

Northrop Grumman

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Top Secret
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IT - Software
San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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's 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 - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for an experienced Principal Software Engineer - Software Integrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in San Diego, CA.

The selected candidate will develop scripts and verification procedures, integrate, test and troubleshoot Java applications, microservices and web based applications.

Essential Functions:
  • Work with a team of developers and integrators focused on delivering software products as part of an IFC.
  • Participate in writing software deployment and test scripts, test and delivery of build/test/release.
  • Work in a process-oriented software development environment across the software lifecycle
  • Troubleshoot issues that occur in a complex system in a lab environment
  • Interface with customer and program leadership to brief integration status and issue investigations
  • Communicate/Collaborate across Operating Units and Tech Areas to resolve issues
  • Collaborate with team members on a regular basis.


The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels. Candidate must be comfortable in a lab environment and be able to collaborate closely with developers, system engineers, hardware/infrastructure engineers, and system test engineers.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PHD in STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills to help narrow down the cause of integration issues.
  • 2+ years of experience with scripting language such as Python or Ansible
  • 3+ years of experience performing software test, deployments and integration
  • Familiar with basic Windows and Linux commands
  • Familiar with VMware vSphere/vCenter
  • Experience preparing and briefing presentations to program leadership and customer
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance and must be able to obtain and maintain program access (PAR)
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Already has obtained Program Access (PAR)
  • Experience leading a team
  • Familiar with preparing software builds for release to Software Configuration Management team
  • Familiar with Nexus repository
  • Experience with deploying containerized microservices that run in Kubernetes and Docker
  • Experience with Test Complete and Selenium


Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

The 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's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending 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.

The 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.

Northrop 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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 Northrop 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.
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