Sr Principal Cyber Software Engineer Lead

Relocation assistance is not available. Active Top Secret security clearance is required to start; must be able to acquire SCI clearance. Travel is expected (10% of the time).

About the role

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. 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.

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

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 7 years of programming experience OR M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 5 years of programming experience OR Ph.D. and 2 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 salary range: $142,200.00 – $213,200.00. The range represents a general guideline; base salary offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as 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 reward individual contributions and 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.