Sentinel Sr. Principal Software Engineer (TS Required)- 15321
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Sr. Principal Engineer Software - 15321. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama and will support the Sentinel program.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Job Qualifications:
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelors in Science with 8 years of experience, Masters in Science with 6 years of experience, PhD with 4 years of experience or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.
• Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Experience developing web-based applications on a cloud-based platform.
• Experience deploying containerized applications in a Kubernetes framework.
• Experienced developing with Javascript, Typescript and React,
• Adept at working across the full stack, contributing to frontend UI/UX, backend APIs, and database design.
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Proficiency in front-end development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Express.
Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Current Special Program Access (SAP)
• Experience with modern web technologies, virtual machines and containerized applications
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
• Proficient with DOORS, Cameo with the ability to write and decompose system requirements
• Ability to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to management
• IASAE III (e.g., CCSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP) certification
• IAT II (e.g., Security+, CISSP) certification
• Understanding of OSI Open Systems Interconnection model and the impact of each level to the design of a network architecture.
• Experience developing web-based applications on a cloud-based platform.
• Experience deploying containerized applications in a Kubernetes framework.
• Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering to model software functions using Cameo.
• Experience using Unified Modeling Language to document software design using Cameo.
• Knowledge of NIST and ISO standards.
• Experience with other languages like C++, C#, and Python is a plus.
#Sentinelsoftware
Primary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Sr. Principal Engineer Software - 15321. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama and will support the Sentinel program.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Job Qualifications:
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelors in Science with 8 years of experience, Masters in Science with 6 years of experience, PhD with 4 years of experience or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.
• Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Experience developing web-based applications on a cloud-based platform.
• Experience deploying containerized applications in a Kubernetes framework.
• Experienced developing with Javascript, Typescript and React,
• Adept at working across the full stack, contributing to frontend UI/UX, backend APIs, and database design.
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Proficiency in front-end development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Express.
Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Current Special Program Access (SAP)
• Experience with modern web technologies, virtual machines and containerized applications
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
• Proficient with DOORS, Cameo with the ability to write and decompose system requirements
• Ability to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to management
• IASAE III (e.g., CCSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP) certification
• IAT II (e.g., Security+, CISSP) certification
• Understanding of OSI Open Systems Interconnection model and the impact of each level to the design of a network architecture.
• Experience developing web-based applications on a cloud-based platform.
• Experience deploying containerized applications in a Kubernetes framework.
• Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering to model software functions using Cameo.
• Experience using Unified Modeling Language to document software design using Cameo.
• Knowledge of NIST and ISO standards.
• Experience with other languages like C++, C#, and Python is a plus.
#Sentinelsoftware
Primary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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