Principal / Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$125,300–$187,900 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $157k
$112k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $169,550–$215,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $157k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal / Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer

The Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer joins the Signals Intelligence Mission Solutions department to develop and deliver software meeting mission partner requirements. This role involves creating user and developer-level documentation, setting technical direction based on operational roadmaps, and collaborating with teams to improve development, testing, and governance processes. The engineer will manage project status communications, identify roadblocks, and define the scope for integrating new requirements into the system. Technical requirements include proficiency in C#, C, Python, and the .NET Framework on Windows. Candidates must have experience with embedded systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, and Agile methodologies. Preferred skills include knowledge of radio frequency, satellite/terrestrial communications, Zephyr RTOS, Xilinx software, and Microsoft Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines. The role addresses complex technical challenges within the signals intelligence domain to provide secure, integrated multi-domain solutions.

What you'll do

  • Develop and deliver software solutions that meet specific mission partner requirements.
  • Create both user and developer-level documentation for software systems.
  • Set technical direction in alignment with operational requirements and sponsor roadmaps.
  • Review and improve development, testing, and governance processes.
  • Communicate project status, roadblocks, and technical proposals to stakeholders.
  • Define the complexity, scope, and resources required to integrate new requirements.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues and implement innovative solutions for software problems.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Minimum 5 years experience with a Bachelor's, 3 years with a Master's, or 1 year with a PhD (Principal level).
  • Minimum 8 years experience with a Bachelor's, 6 years with a Master's, or 4 years with a PhD (Senior Principal level).
  • Proficiency in C# and C is required.
  • Experience developing software for embedded systems using C/C++, .NET Framework on Windows, Python, and Real-Time Operating Systems is required.
  • Experience developing software on Agile teams and knowledge of the software development life cycle are required.
  • Knowledge of RF or satellite communications, Zephyr RTOS, Java, Xilinx software, Azure DevOps, Doxygen, and Git (preferred).

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