Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Software
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate.
We need to parse the posting.
Key info:
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Clearance required: Yes, Secret.
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.
Description: At Northrop Grumman... (company overview). Then description of role: LabVIEW/TestStand Software Engineer.
Responsibilities: list bullet points after "In this role, the engineer will be responsible for:" then colon and list.
Let's extract responsibilities:
- Design, development, deployment, and support of LabVIEW programs and test instrumentation throughout all project life cycle phases
- Translation of system requirements, specifications and goal‐oriented objectives into system designs
- Interfacing with end users and customers to refine requirements and iterate designs; generation of test plans and documentation to verify compliance to system level requirements
- Production of software documentation to support software release packages
- Time management and flexibility to support multiple programs
- Presentation of assigned work at program technical reviews, proposals, or other technical meetings.
Also note: This position can be filled at Principal Software Engineer or SR. Principal Software Engineer depending on years of experience and qualifications. This position is contingent upon customer approval.
Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer and Sr. Principal Software Engineer.
We need to decide sections: About the role (maybe overview), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe basic qualifications), Qualifications (maybe preferred skills), Skills (maybe certifications), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We have relocation assistance, clearance, travel info. Those could go under About the role or maybe a separate section like "Details". But we only have allowed headings list. Could put under About the role.
Pay: we have Primary Level Salary Range and Secondary Level Salary Range. So we can include Pay section.
Benefits: mention health insurance, life and disability, savings plan, company paid holidays, PTO, etc. Also mention overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, annual bonuses, long term incentives for VP/Director. So we have benefits content.
Schedule: travel 10% of time maybe schedule? Not exactly schedule. Could include Travel under About the role or maybe Schedule? The instruction: Use headings for Benefits, Pay, Schedule. If we have schedule info, we can include. Travel percentage could be considered schedule? Might be okay to put under About the role. But we could also create Schedule section with "Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time". However schedule usually refers to work schedule (full-time, part-time, shift). Not given. Might be better to not create Schedule section if no explicit schedule info. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. We have schedule? Not explicit. Travel is not schedule. So we should not create Schedule section.
Thus sections: About the role (includes relocation assistance, clearance, travel, company overview, role description), Responsibilities, Requirements (basic qualifications), Qualifications (preferred skills), Skills (maybe certifications?), Benefits, Pay.
But we need to avoid thin sections. Could combine Requirements and Qualifications? But they are distinct: basic qualifications vs preferred skills. Could have Requirements (basic qualifications) and Qualifications (preferred skills). Skills could be certifications maybe part of Qualifications. Might be okay to have Skills section for certifications (CLAD, CLD, CLA LabVIEW Certifications). But we could also put that under Qualifications.
We need to avoid filler. Let's decide:
- About the role: includes company overview, relocation assistance, clearance, travel, role location, mission, etc.
- Responsibilities: bullet list.
- Requirements: basic qualifications for both levels (maybe combine).
- Qualifications: preferred skills bullet list.
- Benefits: bullet list of benefits.
- Pay: salary ranges.
We should not repeat job title. Use headings.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /. Use - for lists. Use
for prose.
Let's craft.
First, About the role: combine paragraphs.
Content: At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities... (the long paragraph). Also mention relocation assistance may be available, clearance required Secret, travel 10% of time, location San Diego campus, etc. Also mention that position can be Principal or Sr. Principal depending on experience, contingent upon customer approval.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent.
Let's extract relevant sentences:
From start: "RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time"
Then 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 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! Northrop Grumman is currently seeking LabVIEW and TestStand Software Engineers to join our Missions Systems Sector. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Networked Information Solutions Division. At the Northrop Grumman San Diego campus, our Communication/Network Solutions BU’s create the next generation of communications and signal processing systems. We take ideas from concept to working systems aboard the world’s most advanced platforms right here in always-sunny San Diego. We design in our campus of labs and on-site advanced manufacturing just minutes from the beach and everything for which southern California is famous. It’s work that matters and a career that can takes you places. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with users, customers and other developers."
Then description of role: "Northrop Grumman is seeking a LabVIEW/TestStand Software Engineer to develop innovative LabVIEW-centric solutions for production test systems supporting our CNI product line. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for:" then bullet list.
Then: "This position can be filled at the Principal Software Engineer or the SR. Principal Software Engineer depending on years of experience and qualifications. This position is contingent upon customer approval"
We need to include that in About the role maybe.
Now Responsibilities bullet list.
Now Requirements: Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer and Sr. Principal Software Engineer.
Let's extract:
Basic Qualifications For The Principal Software Engineer:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in STEM with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; Master’s degree in Engineering with 3 years of experience; or 1 Year with a PhD.
- Proven experience with National Instruments LabVIEW data acquisition systems and programming.
- Experience developing measurement and test routines in the LabVIEW environment.
- Defines development test plans and methods to ensure a robust design is achieved and validates the design against customer, internal and regulatory / government requirements.
- Has strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks.
- Is able to communicate clearly and effectively to cross-functional team members.
- Has strong writing skills and is proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
- Is able to document design and analysis reports as well as test reports.
- Is self-motivated and able to work without close supervision to achieve tasks on time and budget.
- Must currently have an active US Government Secret Clearance.
Basic Qualifications For a Sr. Principal Software Engineer:
- A Bachelors degree in STEM with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience; Master’s degree in Engineering with 6 years of experience; or 4 Year with a PhD.
- Proven experience with National Instruments LabVIEW data acquisition systems and programming.
- Experience developing measurement and test routines in the LabVIEW/TestStand environment.
- Defines development test plans and methods to ensure a robust design is achieved and validates the design against customer, internal and regulatory / government requirements.
- Has strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks.
- Is able to communicate clearly and effectively to cross-functional team members.
- Has strong writing skills and is proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
- Is able to document design and analysis reports as well as test reports.
- Is self-motivated and able to work without close supervision to achieve tasks on time and budget.
- Must currently have an active US Government Secret Clearance.
We can combine these into a list, maybe note the two levels.
Now Qualifications: Preferred Skills bullet list:
- Applies research to the planning, design, development and testing of LabVIEW algorithms, test environments and systems for use in space and military applications.
- Is able to develop design solutions to meet difficult performance requirements.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies and design constraints.
- CLAD, CLD, or CLA LabVIEW Certifications.
- Experience working in a cross functional environment (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, test engineering, production engineering, etc.) to translate customer requirements and functional block diagrams into realized control models.
- Review and update control system requirements to meet system level performance objectives.
- Conduct trade studies and identify and present alternate design options.
Now Benefits: list:
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime eligibility (depending on position)
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- annual bonuses (reward individual contributions and share in company results)
- Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions
Also mention competitive pay and comprehensive benefits earlier but we already have.
Now Pay: Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00; Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00. Also note that salary range is guideline, factors considered, etc. We can include that note.
Now we need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, application period, citizenship requirement, etc. Those are boilerplate to remove. So we must omit the EEO statement, citizenship requirement, application period, etc.
Also remove duplicated lines.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
About the role
... paragraphs ...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Preferred Qualifications
maybe heading "Qualifications". Use Qualifications
then list.
Benefits
- for lists. Use
for prose. Let's craft. First, About the role: combine paragraphs. Content: At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities... (the long paragraph). Also mention relocation assistance may be available, clearance required Secret, travel 10% of time, location San Diego campus, etc. Also mention that position can be Principal or Sr. Principal depending on experience, contingent upon customer approval. We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent. Let's extract relevant sentences: From start: "RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time" Then 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 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! Northrop Grumman is currently seeking LabVIEW and TestStand Software Engineers to join our Missions Systems Sector. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Networked Information Solutions Division. At the Northrop Grumman San Diego campus, our Communication/Network Solutions BU’s create the next generation of communications and signal processing systems. We take ideas from concept to working systems aboard the world’s most advanced platforms right here in always-sunny San Diego. We design in our campus of labs and on-site advanced manufacturing just minutes from the beach and everything for which southern California is famous. It’s work that matters and a career that can takes you places. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with users, customers and other developers." Then description of role: "Northrop Grumman is seeking a LabVIEW/TestStand Software Engineer to develop innovative LabVIEW-centric solutions for production test systems supporting our CNI product line. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for:" then bullet list. Then: "This position can be filled at the Principal Software Engineer or the SR. Principal Software Engineer depending on years of experience and qualifications. This position is contingent upon customer approval" We need to include that in About the role maybe. Now Responsibilities bullet list. Now Requirements: Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer and Sr. Principal Software Engineer. Let's extract: Basic Qualifications For The Principal Software Engineer: - Requires a Bachelors degree in STEM with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; Master’s degree in Engineering with 3 years of experience; or 1 Year with a PhD. - Proven experience with National Instruments LabVIEW data acquisition systems and programming. - Experience developing measurement and test routines in the LabVIEW environment. - Defines development test plans and methods to ensure a robust design is achieved and validates the design against customer, internal and regulatory / government requirements. - Has strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks. - Is able to communicate clearly and effectively to cross-functional team members. - Has strong writing skills and is proficient with Microsoft Office tools. - Is able to document design and analysis reports as well as test reports. - Is self-motivated and able to work without close supervision to achieve tasks on time and budget. - Must currently have an active US Government Secret Clearance. Basic Qualifications For a Sr. Principal Software Engineer: - A Bachelors degree in STEM with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience; Master’s degree in Engineering with 6 years of experience; or 4 Year with a PhD. - Proven experience with National Instruments LabVIEW data acquisition systems and programming. - Experience developing measurement and test routines in the LabVIEW/TestStand environment. - Defines development test plans and methods to ensure a robust design is achieved and validates the design against customer, internal and regulatory / government requirements. - Has strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks. - Is able to communicate clearly and effectively to cross-functional team members. - Has strong writing skills and is proficient with Microsoft Office tools. - Is able to document design and analysis reports as well as test reports. - Is self-motivated and able to work without close supervision to achieve tasks on time and budget. - Must currently have an active US Government Secret Clearance. We can combine these into a list, maybe note the two levels. Now Qualifications: Preferred Skills bullet list: - Applies research to the planning, design, development and testing of LabVIEW algorithms, test environments and systems for use in space and military applications. - Is able to develop design solutions to meet difficult performance requirements. - Possesses strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies and design constraints. - CLAD, CLD, or CLA LabVIEW Certifications. - Experience working in a cross functional environment (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, test engineering, production engineering, etc.) to translate customer requirements and functional block diagrams into realized control models. - Review and update control system requirements to meet system level performance objectives. - Conduct trade studies and identify and present alternate design options. Now Benefits: list: - health insurance coverage - life and disability insurance - savings plan - Company paid holidays - paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business - overtime eligibility (depending on position) - shift differential - discretionary bonus - annual bonuses (reward individual contributions and share in company results) - Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions Also mention competitive pay and comprehensive benefits earlier but we already have. Now Pay: Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00; Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00. Also note that salary range is guideline, factors considered, etc. We can include that note. Now we need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, application period, citizenship requirement, etc. Those are boilerplate to remove. So we must omit the EEO statement, citizenship requirement, application period, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. Now produce HTML. Structure:
About the role
... paragraphs ...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Preferred Qualifications
maybe heading "Qualifications". UseQualifications
then list.Benefits