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
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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

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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 prioritize development efforts, define project scope, and communicate status and roadblocks to stakeholders. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C#, C/C++, .NET Framework on Windows, and PowerShell. Preferred skills include experience with Python, x64 assembly, kernel-level software development, reverse engineering tools like Ida Pro or Ghidra, and Microsoft Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines. The role focuses on solving complex technical problems within the domain of signals intelligence to provide secure, integrated solutions in a rapidly changing global security environment.

Skills

C# C++ C PowerShell Python .NET Framework Windows x64 Assembly Ida Pro Ghidra Azure DevOps CI/CD Agile Embedded Systems

What you'll do

  • Develop and deliver software that meets 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, governance, and stakeholder interaction processes.
  • Communicate project status, roadblocks, and technical proposals to team members and stakeholders.
  • Prioritize development efforts based on mission partner needs.
  • Define the complexity, scope, and resources required to integrate new requirements.

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 PowerShell is required.
  • Experience developing using .NET Framework on Windows and knowledge of the software development life cycle are required.
  • Proven track record of delivering solutions on Agile teams and strong problem-solving skills are required.
  • Experience with C/C++, reverse engineering tools, x64 assembly, kernel-level development, Python, or Azure DevOps (preferred).

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