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Principal/ Sr. Principal Software Engineer (AHT)

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Northrop Grumman

Principal/ Sr. Principal Software Engineer (AHT)

Xenia, OH

Requisition ID: R10179948
Category: Engineering
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Location: Beavercreek, Ohio, United States of America
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Clearance Type: Top Secret
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Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
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Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
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Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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Positions Available: 1
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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking Software Engineers to join our team in Beavercreek, OH. The selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle with a concentration in software engineering. They will implement solutions in a web-based environment and integrate them into a microservice cloud-based architecture. The candidates will work closely with other software developers accomplishing the following:

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Support team in completing necessary software on schedule
* Complete work independently and as a part of an Agile team
* Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions
* Collaborate with software designers and/or software engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of software systems
* Regularly demonstrate progress to customers

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM degree from an accredited institution with 5 years of relevant experience OR a master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience OR a high school diploma/equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience
* Experience with HTML, CSS, JQuery, Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript
* Experience with Relational, Graph, or Document database.
* Experience with frameworks such as React and Angular
* Exposure / experience with microservices, swagger and API definitions
* Working knowledge of the Agile development processes
* Experience with modern IDE tools and testing mechanisms
* Must have an active Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM degree from an accredited institution with 8 years of relevant experience OR a master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience OR a high school diploma/equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience
* Experience with HTML, CSS, JQuery, Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript
* Experience with Relational, Graph, or Document database.
* Experience with frameworks such as React and Angular
* Exposure / experience with microservices, swagger and API definitions
* Working knowledge of the Agile development processes
* Experience with modern IDE tools and testing mechanisms
* Must have an active Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with:
Python
* Docker
* Elastic
* JQuery
* Bootstrap
* Jira
* Jenkins

Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with small technical teams
* Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results
* Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
* Experience developing microservices using the Spring Framework
* Demonstrated use of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and configuration management (Git, Bitbucket)
* Experience working with Jira and Jenkins
* Experience working in Agile software development environment
Salary 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Beavercreek, OH, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10179948
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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