Principal Cyber Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Mdli01Gc, US Posted 71 days ago $125,300–$187,900 / year
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Join our team as a Principal Cyber Software Engineer at Annapolis Junction, where you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems such as processing-intensive analytics, large data set manipulations, real-time systems, and business management information systems based on documented requirements. You will work both independently and in collaboration with other engineers to review and test components for adherence to design specifications, resolve software problem reports, and utilize methodologies like COTS/GOTS integration and requirements analysis. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and at least five years of engineering experience, including designing new software features and debugging defects. Preferred skills include Java development, JavaScript, SQL, Spring Framework, AngularJS, and web application development. This position involves 10% travel to support customer needs in the cybersecurity domain.

Skills

Java JavaScript SQL Spring Framework AngularJS Web Application Development CI/CD Git JIRA PostgreSQL Maven Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure GitHub Python JUnit Selenium

What you'll do

  • Develops complex software systems based on documented requirements.
  • Maintains and enhances existing software by adding new features or fixing defects.
  • Reviews and tests software components to ensure adherence to design specifications.
  • Provides input for system design, including hardware/software trade-offs and COTS/GOTS use.
  • Analyzes user requirements to derive software performance criteria and design details.

What we're looking for

  • Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required.
  • 5 years of engineering experience in software development or related field.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college.
  • Experience analyzing user requirements for software design and performance.
  • Skills in designing, coding, debugging, and modifying existing software.

Market check

Salary context

This $125,300–$187,900 range sits above 34% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$131,300–$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$145,700–$213,125

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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