Overview
On Site
USD 104,700.00 - 157,100.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
C++
Reverse engineering
Data processing
Data acquisition
Operating systems
Computer science
Computer engineering
Electrical engineering
Software engineering
Vulnerability assessment
Software development
Health insurance
Research
IMPACT
Science
Innovation
Design
Leadership
Network
Communication
Documentation
Computer hardware
Planning
Compilers
Mathematics
Physics
DoD
Security clearance
C
Insurance
Recruiting
Job Details
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.
This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
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 Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Software Engineer: Vulnerability Research - Reverse Engineering to join our team in San Antonio, Texas, where you'll get to lead the development of solutions to national security threats with products that may involve kernel development, reverse engineering or vulnerability research of network and communication systems.
Essential Functions:
Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer: Vulnerability Research - Reverse Engineering
Salary Range: $104,700 - $157,100
Salary Range 2: $129,800 - $194,800
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.
This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
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 Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Software Engineer: Vulnerability Research - Reverse Engineering to join our team in San Antonio, Texas, where you'll get to lead the development of solutions to national security threats with products that may involve kernel development, reverse engineering or vulnerability research of network and communication systems.
Essential Functions:
- Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs low level software and systems that contain logical 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.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer: Vulnerability Research - Reverse Engineering
- BS degree in STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics, or Electrical Engineering and 5 years of software engineering experience; MS degree with 3 years of experience; or an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- ship with active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
- Experience in reverse engineering or vulnerability analysis.
- Demonstrated software programming experience in C/C++.
- Familiarity with disassemblers such as IDA Pro, BinaryNinja, or others.
- BS degree in STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics, or Electrical Engineering and 9 years of software engineering experience; MS degree with 7 years of experience; PhD with 3 years of experience; or an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- ship with active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
- Experience in reverse engineering or vulnerability analysis.
- Demonstrated software programming experience in C/C++.
- Familiarity with disassemblers such as IDA Pro, BinaryNinja, or others.
- Understanding of secure / insecure programming concepts (format string vulnerabilities, heap overflows, etc.).
Salary Range: $104,700 - $157,100
Salary Range 2: $129,800 - $194,800
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.