Sr. Principal Software Engineer - (Harrogate UK)Requisition ID: R10177419Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United KingdomClearance Type: PolygraphTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: Any (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.
Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to become a member of the software applications team, working as part of an integrated and globally disperse team. The position requires a flexible work schedule driven by system and operational requirements and is located at a field site in Harrogate, United Kingdom.
This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a psychological exam. Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic rotating 12-hour shifts. A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.
Essential Functions: Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Support, maintenance and documentation of real-time operational softwareDevelopment of software tools to complement software maintenance activitiesImprovement, implementation and verification of software standardsCollaboration and support in a global environmentOn-call 24/7 emergency anomaly response to support restoration of software operationsEffective communication with customer counterparts and other engineering disciplinesBasic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus 8 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Master's of Science Degree in a STEM discipline plus 6 years of engineering/technical experienceExperience in Perl or other scripting languagesWillingness to complete a two-year overseas tourWillingness to complete a comprehensive physical and psychological examination and security/polygraph screening prior to beginning the assignmentAbility to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI access and counterintelligence polygraph examinationPreferred Qualifications: Proficiency and interest in some of the below is highly beneficial for this role:Languages: C++, Java, C#, PythonTechnology and platforms: Red Hat Linux, VMS, Git, Atlassian Tool SuiteSecurity+ CertificationExperience with Agile methodologies and techniques, and continuous integrationExperience supporting real-time operational softwareExperience working in a geographically diverse team and matrix organizationSoftware applications engineering experience on Atlantis, Rodeo, Rushmore, COAST or associated development contractsPrior full lifecycle software development experienceActive Top Secret/SCI or DoD Top Secret with an SSBI and counterintelligence polygraph examination in the last five yearsSalary Range: $124,900 - $187,300
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.
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