Principal Engineer Software - DevOps

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal DevOps Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Refactor existing monolithic codebases with databases into micro-service architectures using domain-driven design principles.
• Create, configure, and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions) that automate build, test, containerization, and deployment.
• Write reusable automation scripts and templates in YAML, PowerShell, Bash, and JSON to support continuous integration, security scanning, and release management.
• Implement and manage core infrastructure services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NAS, and Active Directory).
• Understand and troubleshoot networking fundamentals (VLANs, firewalls, routing, load-balancing) that affect service connectivity and collaborate with network engineers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and at least 5 years’ relevant experience, or STEM Master’s degree with 3 years’ relevant experience, or a STEM PHD with 1 years’ relevant experience.
• Proven experience developing software with an OOP language (C/C++, Python, Java). C# is a plus.
• Proficiency with databases and APIs. Experience building full-stack applications, including UI frameworks (React, Angular, Blazor).
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Must have an active in scope government Secret security clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success refactoring monolithic applications into micro-service architectures.
• Familiarity with PostGresDB, specifically with data synchronization.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher (ex. Security+ w/CE).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading sprint planning or retrospectives.
• Familiarity with development tooling such as Git, CMake, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code.
• Background in hardware-software integration or rapid prototyping projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and JSON/YAML; basic familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, cloud networking) to diagnose connectivity issues.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Program offering a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.