Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Senior-level software engineer (Sr. Principal) at Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, focusing on CHORD cross-domain handling of releasable data, based in Orlando, FL (onsite) or Bellevue, NE; requires an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and secure software systems based on documented requirements.
• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results, working individually or as part of a team.
• Resolve software problem reports to ensure system stability and reliability.
• Apply appropriate software development and design methodologies suitable to the development environment.
• Contribute to system design inputs, including hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS usage in place of new development, and top‑down requirements analysis from system level to individual components.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM discipline with 8 years of related technical experience, OR Master’s degree in a STEM field with 6 years of related technical experience, OR PhD in a STEM field with 4 years of related technical experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience developing software using Java or C++.
• Demonstrated experience debugging existing software and correcting defects.
• Experience with the SDLC and agile methodologies.
• At least 5 years of development experience in a Linux environment, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Understanding of, and experience supporting, an integrated master schedule.
• Understanding of waterfall and agile software development life cycles.
• Experience leading a small software team through the development process.

Technologies

• Java
• C++
• Bash
• Linux
• Linux kernel‑mode device drivers
• SonarQube
• Fortify
• Eggplant
• Microsoft Testing Framework
• Jenkins
• Bamboo
• Visual Studio Code
• Git
• XML Schema Definitions (XSD)
• XML Schemas
• XML processing tools
• Sockets
• MQueues
• Threading/Multithreading
• Named Pipes
• HTTP
• IP
• UDP
• LXC
• Containers
• Linux software applications

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Primary level salary range

Annual base salary: USD 122,800.00 - 184,200.00