PRINCIPAL/SR. PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER (AHT) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Northrop Grumman
Middletown RI 02842 US
Requisition ID: R10173447 * Category: Engineering * Location: Middletown, Rhode Island, United States of America * Clearance Type: Secret * Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position * Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) * Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time * Positions Available: 1At 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. Join Northrop Grumman Defense Systems and be a part of the team of men and women that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. We are in search of an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop a simulation-based operator and team training systems for the US Navy as part of the Pc-based Open-architecture Reconfigurable Training System (PORTS) program based in Middletown, R.I. Qualified applicants should have strong engineering experience with software design, development, and integration processes. Qualified candidates will: * Lead by example with a strong work ethic during day-to-day operations and as an agent of the team during collaborative events with customer representatives. * Grow into a Leadership Role by taking ownership of projects, being a leading voice in team meetings, and working closely with management to gain the tools needed to be a PORTS technical lead. * Design and develop Instructor and Student Graphical User Interface (GUI) displays, controls, and functionality. * Develop and enhance the backend simulation and modeling software to provide the appropriate data to the displays dependent upon the training scenario and situation. * Develop and maintain interfaces between the user-facing frontend and the simulation backend software. * Collaborate with software and systems teams to assist in the generation and review of software requirements and design. * Develop, review, and debug software in C++ and C# for the Windows Operating System * Bring a working knowledge of industry standards and trends in order to participate in continuous process improvement
This position is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a Level 3 or Level 4: Basic Qualifications: * Level 3: BS degree in CS/CE/EE or other related engineering sciences discipline with of 5 years' experience in software development, with emphasis on coding in C++ and C# OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience. * Level 4: BS degree in CS/CE/EE or other related engineering sciences discipline with of 9 years' experience in software development, with emphasis on coding in C++ and C# OR Master's degree with 7 years of experience. * Solid understanding of GUI design principles and user interface development * Experience working in .NET environment and the Visual Studio IDE in particular. * Experience with writing Engineering documentation such as Requirements and Design Documents, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Users Guides * US citizenship; Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications: * 8-12 years' experience in software development, with emphasis on coding in C++ and C# * Knowledge of Navy command and control, sensor, and weapon systems * Knowledge and experience with Virtual Machines * Experience working with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools * Experience with modeling and simulation software * Expertise with Navy simulators and training pipeline * Understanding of Open Architecture Concepts * Network Protocols: CORBA, RTI DDS, DIS, HLA * Enterprise Architecture * Real Time architectureSalary Range: $102,400 - $153,600
Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600
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.
This position is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a Level 3 or Level 4: Basic Qualifications: * Level 3: BS degree in CS/CE/EE or other related engineering sciences discipline with of 5 years' experience in software development, with emphasis on coding in C++ and C# OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience. * Level 4: BS degree in CS/CE/EE or other related engineering sciences discipline with of 9 years' experience in software development, with emphasis on coding in C++ and C# OR Master's degree with 7 years of experience. * Solid understanding of GUI design principles and user interface development * Experience working in .NET environment and the Visual Studio IDE in particular. * Experience with writing Engineering documentation such as Requirements and Design Documents, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Users Guides * US citizenship; Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications: * 8-12 years' experience in software development, with emphasis on coding in C++ and C# * Knowledge of Navy command and control, sensor, and weapon systems * Knowledge and experience with Virtual Machines * Experience working with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools * Experience with modeling and simulation software * Expertise with Navy simulators and training pipeline * Understanding of Open Architecture Concepts * Network Protocols: CORBA, RTI DDS, DIS, HLA * Enterprise Architecture * Real Time architectureSalary Range: $102,400 - $153,600
Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600
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.