Principal/Sr. Principal Software Developer (UX/UI)

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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Software Developer (UX/UI ). This position will be located in Bellevue, NE . The selected candidate will design, develop, document, test and debug 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.

Responsibilities Include:

Conducts multidisciplinary research and develops UX/UI designs to be used by development staff.
Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
Front end development using React, Javascript.
Attends daily stand ups and assists members of Agile scrum team to meet sprint and quarterly goals.
Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Developer:

One of the following:
o High School Diploma/Equivalent with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience
o Bachelors in STEM with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
o Masters with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Experience with Python and Java
Experience with Agile methodology
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Software Developer:

One of the following:
o High School Diploma/Equivalent with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience
o Bachelors in STEM with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience
o Masters with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
Experience with Python and Java
Experience with Agile methodology
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Top Secret clearance
Strong skills in various software development skills in an Agile environment including design and architecture, implementation, optimization, automated testing, and documentation
Backend development using Java, REST/GraphQL APIs, and containerization.

Salary Range: $84,200 - $126,400
Salary Range 2: $104,400 - $156,600

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.