Sr. Principal Data Software Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Sr. Principal Data Software Engineer (Level 4) located in Manhattan Beach, CA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.  

The Western Region Software Engineering organization comprises over 600 highly skilled professionals, including Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Database Administrators, and Network Engineers, at all levels—ranging from early-career engineers to senior chief engineers and architects. This engineering organization supports numerous programs, and we have plenty of opportunities for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions. Our culture promotes cross-program collaboration, continuous professional development, and a strong sense of community. We offer a variety of engagement opportunities such as lunch-and-learns, career development events, and networking mixers to grow your career while fostering inclusion and teamwork.
 

As a Sr. Principal Data Software Engineer (Level 4), you will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of software solutions within a fast-paced CI/CD environment. You'll work as part of an agile Scrum team, collaborating with like-minded professionals while tackling challenging and impactful problems. This position combines analytical expertise, technical innovation, and mission-driven purpose, all while contributing to the success of the space command and control systems.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pipeline Execution: Designing, coding, testing, and deploying production-grade data pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient data workflows.
• Data Modeling: Translating high-level design specifications into effective data models and structures, ensuring seamless implementation of data solutions for space command and control systems.
• Data Reliability: Monitoring pipeline performance, resolving production issues, and applying necessary fixes to maintain high data availability and accuracy for downstream analytics and reporting.
• Business Translation: Partnering with Software Architects and customers to understand mission needs, translating complex space system requirements into actionable data and analytics solutions.
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline with 8+ years of data software engineering experience; or Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of experience; or Ph.D. with 4+ years of experience
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required at the time of application, with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an SCI access and Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly)
• Experience developing data management solutions with Java and Python
• Strong knowledge of mathematical models and the ability to apply advanced algorithms
• Experience developing production software in an agile development lifecycle
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active TS/SCI clearance at the time of application
• Prior working experience in space systems, intelligence operations, battle management and/or command and control systems
• At least 6 years of agile software development experience
• Experience developing applications on Linux based operating systems
• Ability to quickly move from prototypes to operational capabilities
• Ability to effectively communicate and present to program management and customers
• Ability to effectively write technical documentation

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Primary Level Salary Range: $142, $213,400.00The 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.

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