Principal Cyber Software Engineer / Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$125,300–$187,900 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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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 679 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,600–$179,400 across 332 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Cyber Software Engineer / Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer

The Principal Cyber Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer joins a team of software engineers to design, develop, and deploy new enterprise systems while providing ongoing Operations and Maintenance support for existing applications. The role involves developing, maintaining, and optimizing complex web applications to deliver high-performance user experiences and supporting architectural design, system implementation, and scaling to meet critical mission requirements. Candidates must utilize TypeScript and the Angular framework to build robust, scalable applications within Agile development environments. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable user stories and performing root-cause analysis to resolve complex client-side software defects. The work focuses on providing software-secure technology and multi-domain systems to support strategic planning in rapidly changing global security environments.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and deploy new enterprise systems while providing ongoing operations and maintenance support.
  • Develop and optimize complex web applications using the Angular framework and TypeScript.
  • Support architectural design, system implementation, and scaling to meet critical mission requirements.
  • Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable user stories within an Agile development environment.
  • Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis to resolve complex client-side software defects.
  • Manage and prioritize multiple complex project tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion.
  • Configure CI/CD pipelines and utilize Azure DevOps for software deployment.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, Master's with 3 years, PhD with 1 year, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Master's with 6 years, PhD with 4 years, or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Demonstrated experience in front-end web development utilizing TypeScript and the Angular Framework.
  • Strong familiarity and hands-on experience working within Agile development environments.
  • Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and self-manage multiple complex project tasks simultaneously.
  • Experience collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into actionable user stories.
  • Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex client-side software defects and user interface issues.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and configuring CI/CD pipelines (preferred).
  • Proven ability to master new technologies independently and provide technical leadership (preferred).

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