RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Staff Embedded & Real Time Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This position can be filled on site in San Diego or Palmdale, California. In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software (SW) for our end-user customers and businesses. You will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels • Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customers • Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems • Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines Basic Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience. •Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC) •Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python •Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW •Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity •Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SWintegration and testing •Familiarity with at least two of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 422, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel •Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management •Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux. •Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex SW systems •Active in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret clearance. •Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.) Preferred Qualifications: •Current applicable SAP access •Basic understanding of PowerPC or ARM assembly •Able to read assembly and use CPU documentation to understand behaviors •Can identify moderate execution defects by only reading code • Understanding of how their embedded SW component will fit into a larger SW system / architecture • Able to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools • Familiarity with OS partitions and isolation architectures • High level understanding of architectural requirements for airworthiness certifications •Strong understanding of the following: o layered SW architectures (e.g. Application, System, Device) o SW hardware interfaces and where they exist in the architecture o Event driven (Interrupts), polling and synchronous SW architectures • Recent experience and proficiency with SW change control, change management, static analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, AND/OR Jenkins within the last three years. • Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/30/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Staff Embedded & Real Time Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This position can be filled on site in San Diego or Palmdale, California. In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software (SW) for our end-user customers and businesses. You will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels • Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customers • Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems • Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines Basic Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience. •Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC) •Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python •Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW •Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity •Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SWintegration and testing •Familiarity with at least two of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 422, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel •Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management •Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux. •Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex SW systems •Active in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret clearance. •Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.) Preferred Qualifications: •Current applicable SAP access •Basic understanding of PowerPC or ARM assembly •Able to read assembly and use CPU documentation to understand behaviors •Can identify moderate execution defects by only reading code • Understanding of how their embedded SW component will fit into a larger SW system / architecture • Able to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools • Familiarity with OS partitions and isolation architectures • High level understanding of architectural requirements for airworthiness certifications •Strong understanding of the following: o layered SW architectures (e.g. Application, System, Device) o SW hardware interfaces and where they exist in the architecture o Event driven (Interrupts), polling and synchronous SW architectures • Recent experience and proficiency with SW change control, change management, static analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, AND/OR Jenkins within the last three years. • Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Manager 2 to join our Advanced Weapons Business Unit at the Northridge, CA location. Our Advanced Weapons team designs, develops, and manufactures missile systems that support U.S. national and allied security objectives. This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoW Secret clearance. The Software Quality Assurance Manager leads the planning, execution, and continual improvement of all software quality activities for defense grade systems. The role ensures that software products meet stringent DoD specifications, safety, reliability, and security standards throughout the development lifecycle. The manager mentors a multidisciplinary SQA team, collaborates with engineering, test, and program management, and serves as the primary liaison with certification bodies and government auditors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quality Strategy & Planning - Define and maintain the SQA strategy aligned with DoD standards (e.g., MIL STD 498, MIL STD 2167A, DODAF, DI COT, DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification - CMMC). Develop and enforce a comprehensive Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for each program, including verification & validation (V&V) schedules, metrics, and risk mitigation actions. Process & Compliance - Oversee implementation of software development processes (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall) that satisfy Earned Value Management (EVM), Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) Level 3, and Software Configuration Management (SCM) requirements. Conduct internal audits, prepare for external CDRL reviews, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IEC 61508, CMMI, and applicable defense acquisition regulations. Test Management - Direct functional, integration, system, and acceptance testing on simulators, hardware in the loop (HITL) rigs, and field environments. Manage automated test frameworks, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and static/dynamic analysis tools (e.g., DO 178C, MISRA C, Coverity, SonarQube). Defect Management - Establish defect tracking policies, prioritize root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions across development teams. Monitor defect density, mean time to detect/resolve, and trend data to drive process improvements. Team Leadership - Recruit, train, and mentor SQA engineers, test pilots, and subject matter experts. Conduct performance reviews, define career development paths, and foster a culture of quality and security awareness. Stakeholder Coordination - Interface with program managers, system engineers, customers, and government auditors to communicate quality status, risks, and mitigation plans. Prepare and present quality reports, dashboards, and risk assessments to senior leadership and contract officers. Continuous Improvement - Lead lessons learned sessions, implement Kaizen/Lean initiatives, and update process documentation to reflect evolving defense standards and emerging cyber threats BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of software development experience in the defense sector OR Master's degree with 6+ years of the same experience. 12 years of experience required in lieu of a formal degree 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead SQA role Proven expertise with defense standards such as MIL STD 498, DO 178C, CMMC, ISO 9001, IEC 61508, and related acquisition regulations. Hands on experience with test automation and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), defect tracking systems (JIRA, DOORS), static analysis tools (Coverity, Polyspace), and simulation environments. Demonstrated success leading internal and external audits, CDRL reviews, and compliance assessments. Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate cross functional teams under tight schedules. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD Secret clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ CQE) or Certified Software Quality Engineer (ASQ CSQE). Experience with safety critical systems (e.g. missile guidance, command and control). Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST , RMF, DoD Cybersecurity Strategy). Exposure to Agile Scaled frameworks (SAFe) applied to defense contracts. Exposure to working with DCMA, NAVAIR, and TPO. Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/30/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Manager 2 to join our Advanced Weapons Business Unit at the Northridge, CA location. Our Advanced Weapons team designs, develops, and manufactures missile systems that support U.S. national and allied security objectives. This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoW Secret clearance. The Software Quality Assurance Manager leads the planning, execution, and continual improvement of all software quality activities for defense grade systems. The role ensures that software products meet stringent DoD specifications, safety, reliability, and security standards throughout the development lifecycle. The manager mentors a multidisciplinary SQA team, collaborates with engineering, test, and program management, and serves as the primary liaison with certification bodies and government auditors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quality Strategy & Planning - Define and maintain the SQA strategy aligned with DoD standards (e.g., MIL STD 498, MIL STD 2167A, DODAF, DI COT, DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification - CMMC). Develop and enforce a comprehensive Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for each program, including verification & validation (V&V) schedules, metrics, and risk mitigation actions. Process & Compliance - Oversee implementation of software development processes (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall) that satisfy Earned Value Management (EVM), Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) Level 3, and Software Configuration Management (SCM) requirements. Conduct internal audits, prepare for external CDRL reviews, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IEC 61508, CMMI, and applicable defense acquisition regulations. Test Management - Direct functional, integration, system, and acceptance testing on simulators, hardware in the loop (HITL) rigs, and field environments. Manage automated test frameworks, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and static/dynamic analysis tools (e.g., DO 178C, MISRA C, Coverity, SonarQube). Defect Management - Establish defect tracking policies, prioritize root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions across development teams. Monitor defect density, mean time to detect/resolve, and trend data to drive process improvements. Team Leadership - Recruit, train, and mentor SQA engineers, test pilots, and subject matter experts. Conduct performance reviews, define career development paths, and foster a culture of quality and security awareness. Stakeholder Coordination - Interface with program managers, system engineers, customers, and government auditors to communicate quality status, risks, and mitigation plans. Prepare and present quality reports, dashboards, and risk assessments to senior leadership and contract officers. Continuous Improvement - Lead lessons learned sessions, implement Kaizen/Lean initiatives, and update process documentation to reflect evolving defense standards and emerging cyber threats BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of software development experience in the defense sector OR Master's degree with 6+ years of the same experience. 12 years of experience required in lieu of a formal degree 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead SQA role Proven expertise with defense standards such as MIL STD 498, DO 178C, CMMC, ISO 9001, IEC 61508, and related acquisition regulations. Hands on experience with test automation and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), defect tracking systems (JIRA, DOORS), static analysis tools (Coverity, Polyspace), and simulation environments. Demonstrated success leading internal and external audits, CDRL reviews, and compliance assessments. Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate cross functional teams under tight schedules. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD Secret clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ CQE) or Certified Software Quality Engineer (ASQ CSQE). Experience with safety critical systems (e.g. missile guidance, command and control). Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST , RMF, DoD Cybersecurity Strategy). Exposure to Agile Scaled frameworks (SAFe) applied to defense contracts. Exposure to working with DCMA, NAVAIR, and TPO. Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. We are looking for you to join our team as an Engineer Software Quality based out of Woodland Hills, CA. What you'll get to do: Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains standards for software quality operating methods, processes, systems and procedures. Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards. Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. Ensures that project and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contract. Reviews software design, change specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements. Reviews include applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Reviews or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable of programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python, Ada), Software Quality Assurance processes, able to prioritize tasks and meeting deadlines, and able to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems and software problem tracking tools (e.g., SAP, DOORs, Jira, Confluence). Basic Qualifications for the Engineer Software Quality: Bachelor's Degree in software engineering/computer science or other STEM-related field with 2 years of software development integration work experience; Master's Degree in software engineering/computer science or other STEM-related field with 0 years of software development and integration work experience. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required. Experience in implementing Software Quality Assurance plans. Preferred Qualifications: Agile software development process experience. Experience in the collection of software data and metrics for reporting. Experience in evaluation, tracing, and/or analysis of requirements. Experience in process and product evaluation and quality auditing. Experience in DO-178, DO-254, and ISO9001/AS9100 standards. Experience in Peer Reviews and Code Reviews. Experience in Model Based Development. Experience reading and understanding Software Code (C, C++, Java, Python, Ada). Active Secret clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/30/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. We are looking for you to join our team as an Engineer Software Quality based out of Woodland Hills, CA. What you'll get to do: Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains standards for software quality operating methods, processes, systems and procedures. Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards. Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. Ensures that project and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contract. Reviews software design, change specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements. Reviews include applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Reviews or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable of programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python, Ada), Software Quality Assurance processes, able to prioritize tasks and meeting deadlines, and able to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems and software problem tracking tools (e.g., SAP, DOORs, Jira, Confluence). Basic Qualifications for the Engineer Software Quality: Bachelor's Degree in software engineering/computer science or other STEM-related field with 2 years of software development integration work experience; Master's Degree in software engineering/computer science or other STEM-related field with 0 years of software development and integration work experience. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required. Experience in implementing Software Quality Assurance plans. Preferred Qualifications: Agile software development process experience. Experience in the collection of software data and metrics for reporting. Experience in evaluation, tracing, and/or analysis of requirements. Experience in process and product evaluation and quality auditing. Experience in DO-178, DO-254, and ISO9001/AS9100 standards. Experience in Peer Reviews and Code Reviews. Experience in Model Based Development. Experience reading and understanding Software Code (C, C++, Java, Python, Ada). Active Secret clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As an Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4, your role at Dulles, VA, will be pivotal in supporting mission-critical efforts to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? This Embedded Software Engineer will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Space Systems organization, developing space flight software platforms for National Space Security programs. The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop embedded software modules and have familiarity with data protocols including UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI, discrete digital and analog IO, and others Work with other disciplines to establish Flight-Software requirements, testing, and verification plan. Develop and configure board support packages (BSPs) and integrate device drivers. Performs trade studies via computer simulation or kits & development boards. Work with multiple engineers to integrate spacecraft components and flight software with the simulation platform. Be involved in the hardware definition and software design, development, debug and integration on simulation and hardware-in-the-loop platforms. Analyze system resources to enhance efficiency, stability, and processing speed. Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers. Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events. Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels. Other duties as assigned. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or a Level 4. Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 5 years of relevant professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of relevant professional experience. Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application US citizenship required Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python. Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices Core affinity and parallel processing experience Experience with understanding the difference between concurrent and parallel processing Familiarity with Stellar or CFS Demonstrable programming experience on Linux Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 8 years of relevant professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of relevant professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of relevant professional experience. Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application US citizenship required Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python. Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices Core affinity and parallel processing experience Experience with understanding the difference between concurrent and parallel processing Familiarity with Stellar or CFS Demonstrable programming experience on Linux Preferred Qualifications: Top-Secret / SCI Experience with Yocto or Vulcan System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness, and Visualization Experience with Digital, Analog, RS-422 synchronous serial and UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire electrical interfaces Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/28/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As an Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4, your role at Dulles, VA, will be pivotal in supporting mission-critical efforts to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? This Embedded Software Engineer will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Space Systems organization, developing space flight software platforms for National Space Security programs. The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop embedded software modules and have familiarity with data protocols including UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI, discrete digital and analog IO, and others Work with other disciplines to establish Flight-Software requirements, testing, and verification plan. Develop and configure board support packages (BSPs) and integrate device drivers. Performs trade studies via computer simulation or kits & development boards. Work with multiple engineers to integrate spacecraft components and flight software with the simulation platform. Be involved in the hardware definition and software design, development, debug and integration on simulation and hardware-in-the-loop platforms. Analyze system resources to enhance efficiency, stability, and processing speed. Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers. Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events. Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels. Other duties as assigned. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or a Level 4. Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 5 years of relevant professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of relevant professional experience. Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application US citizenship required Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python. Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices Core affinity and parallel processing experience Experience with understanding the difference between concurrent and parallel processing Familiarity with Stellar or CFS Demonstrable programming experience on Linux Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 8 years of relevant professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of relevant professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of relevant professional experience. Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application US citizenship required Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python. Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices Core affinity and parallel processing experience Experience with understanding the difference between concurrent and parallel processing Familiarity with Stellar or CFS Demonstrable programming experience on Linux Preferred Qualifications: Top-Secret / SCI Experience with Yocto or Vulcan System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness, and Visualization Experience with Digital, Analog, RS-422 synchronous serial and UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire electrical interfaces Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Advanced EOIR team anticipates a near-term need for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to work as the Technical Lead/Principal Investigator in performing algorithm concept and development work related to advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing. As the lead of this team, you will guide the team in sensor modeling, signal/image processing, concept development/refinement, customer/sponsor engagement, and AI/ML algorithm development. The team is focused on researching solutions for emerging sensors and mission areas, and as a result of these successes, we have a need for more staff to support the growing range of programs supported. Come join us for this 100% on-site position from Linthicum, MD! What You'll Get To Do: The AEOIR business area has a rapidly growing set of efforts related to EOIR-based concept development, algorithm development, and signal exploitation. These programs span a range of modalities, but share a common theme of developing new techniques to solve challenging problems. As a technical lead, you will guide a diverse team of physicists, systems engineer, signal processing engineers, and AI/ML engineers in developing novel EOIR sensor capabilities and evaluating the performance of these techniques. You will also perform direct technical work to advance the needs for the group. You will develop concepts for novel EO/IR sensors and develop cutting-edge algorithms to meet emerging mission needs. You will analyze data collected from some of the most advanced sensors ever fielded and generate representative synthetic data using high-fidelity, physics-based models. You will lead interactions with external customers and internal leaders, building trust through communicating the technical achievements and capabilities of the group. You will set the technical vision for the group, defining roadmaps and developing internal R&D plans to create and mature novel technologies. A strong candidate for this role has experience in airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors, experience developing and implementing algorithms, experience leading teams to successful program execution, and strength in customer engagements. Roles and Responsibilities: Lead technical execution of R&D programs Mentor and develop junior team members Develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel EOIR-centric algorithms Build and maintain physics-based sensor models Develop and quantify performance metrics for system performance Understand data quality and artifact impacts Represent system performance in functional and analytical models This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 14 years of experience, a master's degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree. U.S Citizenship is required. A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) Experience as a team lead with successful customer interactions Experience leading junior and peer team members Experience in technical computing languages, e.g. Python or Matlab Experience with airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors Experience with Physics-based understanding of detection methods for various phenomenologies Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in STEM Experience writing technical proposals Experience acting as principal investigator of team lead for R&D programs Experience developing and executing internal research and development projects Current Top Secret clearance, SAP access(es), and/or SCI access Strong communication skills, both for internal and external audiences Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/25/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Advanced EOIR team anticipates a near-term need for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to work as the Technical Lead/Principal Investigator in performing algorithm concept and development work related to advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing. As the lead of this team, you will guide the team in sensor modeling, signal/image processing, concept development/refinement, customer/sponsor engagement, and AI/ML algorithm development. The team is focused on researching solutions for emerging sensors and mission areas, and as a result of these successes, we have a need for more staff to support the growing range of programs supported. Come join us for this 100% on-site position from Linthicum, MD! What You'll Get To Do: The AEOIR business area has a rapidly growing set of efforts related to EOIR-based concept development, algorithm development, and signal exploitation. These programs span a range of modalities, but share a common theme of developing new techniques to solve challenging problems. As a technical lead, you will guide a diverse team of physicists, systems engineer, signal processing engineers, and AI/ML engineers in developing novel EOIR sensor capabilities and evaluating the performance of these techniques. You will also perform direct technical work to advance the needs for the group. You will develop concepts for novel EO/IR sensors and develop cutting-edge algorithms to meet emerging mission needs. You will analyze data collected from some of the most advanced sensors ever fielded and generate representative synthetic data using high-fidelity, physics-based models. You will lead interactions with external customers and internal leaders, building trust through communicating the technical achievements and capabilities of the group. You will set the technical vision for the group, defining roadmaps and developing internal R&D plans to create and mature novel technologies. A strong candidate for this role has experience in airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors, experience developing and implementing algorithms, experience leading teams to successful program execution, and strength in customer engagements. Roles and Responsibilities: Lead technical execution of R&D programs Mentor and develop junior team members Develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel EOIR-centric algorithms Build and maintain physics-based sensor models Develop and quantify performance metrics for system performance Understand data quality and artifact impacts Represent system performance in functional and analytical models This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 14 years of experience, a master's degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree. U.S Citizenship is required. A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) Experience as a team lead with successful customer interactions Experience leading junior and peer team members Experience in technical computing languages, e.g. Python or Matlab Experience with airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors Experience with Physics-based understanding of detection methods for various phenomenologies Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in STEM Experience writing technical proposals Experience acting as principal investigator of team lead for R&D programs Experience developing and executing internal research and development projects Current Top Secret clearance, SAP access(es), and/or SCI access Strong communication skills, both for internal and external audiences Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation. For this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide technical leadership for junior software engineers Develop software utilizing C/C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase with modern C++ features Develop software infrastructure to support CI/CD, software metrics collection, and MLOps Implement software-systems, applications, and architectures that leverage techniques to support achieving increased modularity, scalability, and reliability, while also maintaining precision, accuracy, and speed to meet performance requirements Ensure industry software engineering best practices and standards are applied and maintained Work closely with Software Leads and Architects to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer (T03) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relative experience; PhD + 1 year of relative experience Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time Experience working in C/C++ Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 17 onwards) Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Proven ability to design and code new software, as well as modify existing software to add new features Ability to debug existing software and correct defects Experience with open software/system architecture solutions Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer (T04) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of relative experience; PhD + 4 years of relative experience Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time Experience working in C/C++ Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 17 onwards) Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Proven ability to design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features Ability to debug existing software and correct defects Experience with open software/system architecture solutions Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools Preferred Qualifications Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving specified requirements Experience with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 20 onwards) Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with Linux operating systems Experience with CUDA and GPUs Experience with high performance numerical/scientific computing, parallel computing Experience with developing for SWaP-constrained environments Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with signal-processing algorithms Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum and DevSecOps This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management. Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/25/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation. For this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide technical leadership for junior software engineers Develop software utilizing C/C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase with modern C++ features Develop software infrastructure to support CI/CD, software metrics collection, and MLOps Implement software-systems, applications, and architectures that leverage techniques to support achieving increased modularity, scalability, and reliability, while also maintaining precision, accuracy, and speed to meet performance requirements Ensure industry software engineering best practices and standards are applied and maintained Work closely with Software Leads and Architects to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer (T03) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relative experience; PhD + 1 year of relative experience Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time Experience working in C/C++ Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 17 onwards) Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Proven ability to design and code new software, as well as modify existing software to add new features Ability to debug existing software and correct defects Experience with open software/system architecture solutions Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer (T04) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of relative experience; PhD + 4 years of relative experience Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time Experience working in C/C++ Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 17 onwards) Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Proven ability to design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features Ability to debug existing software and correct defects Experience with open software/system architecture solutions Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools Preferred Qualifications Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving specified requirements Experience with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 20 onwards) Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with Linux operating systems Experience with CUDA and GPUs Experience with high performance numerical/scientific computing, parallel computing Experience with developing for SWaP-constrained environments Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with signal-processing algorithms Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum and DevSecOps This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management. Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
