Sr Principal Cyber Software Engineer

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.

About the role

We are seeking cleared or clearable mid-level Software Engineers who are self-motivated and energetic with a background in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Clearance required for start: Yes (SCI)
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain close relationships with Program Portfolio Program Managers, Engineering Program Managers, technical leads, customers, and subcontractors.
• Help formulate, manage, and execute long-term Program Portfolio strategy.
• Ensure a consistent technical approach across task orders and take responsibility for process improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of competitive proposals as the lead of the technical activities, including driving discussion on bid decisions and reviewing technical solutions, schedules, BOEs, and coordination with subcontractors.
• Serve as a deputy technical lead on an existing task order.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8 years of programming experience OR M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 6 years of programming experience OR Ph.D. and 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to acquire the IDIQ SCI clearance.
• Proficient in engineering best practices and C programming skills.
• Extensive knowledge of networking devices, topology, and communication concepts.
• Strong breadth and depth of knowledge of Offensive Cyber techniques and technologies.
• Experience as Technical Lead leading teams of 2-8 engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience spearheading process improvement initiatives.
• Experience participating in competitive proposal efforts.
• Reverse Engineering.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with Assembly Languages (x86, x64, MIPS, PPC, or ARM).
• Understanding of return-oriented programming (ROP) concepts and execution.
• Development of lower-level networking protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP.
• OS Internals experience.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,200.00. 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. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.