Principal / Sr.
Principal Software EngineerRequisition ID: R10186364Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AustraliaClearance Type: PolygraphTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: Any (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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 culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Principal Software Engineer OR Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
This position will be in Alice Springs, Australia.
This position can be filled at a level 3 or 4 This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam.
Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic 12-hour shifts. Essential Functions: The software team in Alice Springs, AUS requires individuals with software engineering experience who can work in a structured, configuration-controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time software applications.
Qualified candidates will be responsible for evaluating operational software problems and providing immediate solutions to restore service.
Responsibilities also include the integration and verification of new baselines using automated deployment and internal software orchestration tools.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Support, maintenance and documentation of software applicationsDetermination of the operational feasibility of software modificationsEmploying automated infrastructure provisioning tools to manage configurations across environmentsDevelopment and sustainment of software tools that complement software maintenance and install activitiesPerform verification of operational software standardsOn-call 24/7 emergency anomaly response to support restoration of software operationsLevel 3 Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 5 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline plus 3 years of engineering/technical experience OR PhD in STEM discipline plus 1 year of engineering/technical experience.Demonstrated leadership skills with inter-program and outside customer contacts providing solutions to difficult technical issuesDemonstrated ability in Python, PERL, or other scripting languagesExperience with C++, Java, or Python programming languagesProficiency with VMS or LINUX/UNIX operating systemsAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, SCI Access, and ability to complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start dateLevel 4 Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline plus 8 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline plus 6 years of engineering/technical experience OR PhD in STEM discipline plus 4 years of engineering/technical experience.Demonstrated leadership as a prime technical contact with experience guiding the successful completion of program milestonesDemonstrated ability in Python, PERL, or other scripting languagesExperience with C++, Java, or Python programming languagesProficiency with VMS or LINUX/UNIX operating systemsAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, SCI Access, and ability to complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start datePreferred Qualifications: Active DoD Top Secret Clearance / SCI Access with a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination adjudicated within the last five yearsPossess strong self-initiative and ability to operate independently with minimal supervisionExcellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with software, hardware, and systems test engineers, system administrators, and program/functional managementExperience in DevOps solutions to complex engineering issues and tasksExperience with Software Change Control, Configuration Management, CI/CD philosophy and execution with tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, Eggplant or othersExperience with containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes and Helm (or similar) and managing deployment through AnsibleExperience leading a team under Agile methodologies and frameworkExperience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Subversion, Confluence; experience with git and git workflowPrior full lifecycle software development experienceSoftware applications engineering experience on Atlantis, Rodeo, Rushmore, COAST, or associated development contractsSalary Range: $100,300 - $150,500
Salary Range 2: $124,900 - $187,300
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.
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