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Northrop Grumman Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer in San Diego, California
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
If you want to put your talent, experience, and passions to use and be part of something greater, you are in the right place.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA.
Join our team and build develop desktop applications from the ground up. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining modern, scalable, and high-performance frontend applications. If you enjoy crafting seamless user experiences and working with the latest technologies, we’d love to hear from you!
Accomplish
In this role you will develop and maintain dynamic and responsive web applications from scratch, while working closely with designers and backend engineers to bring user interfaces to life.
The ideal candidate should have a background in Software Engineering, with a particular focus on front-end development and user-interface/user-experience (UI/UX) proficiency.
This position is fully on-site, with no remote work available.
Essential Functions:
Develop desktop applications from scratch using Python and frameworks like PyQt, PySide, Tkinter, or Kivy.
Design responsive and user-friendly UI’s with a focus on usability and performance.
Optimize application performance and ensure smooth operation on Windows and Linux.
Work with databases (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and query data efficiently.
Integrate with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, or third-party services.
Write clean, maintainable, and modular code following best practices.
Debug, test, and maintain applications to ensure reliability and stability.
Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and product teams.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies in Python desktop development.
Succeed
The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.
This role may be filled by a Engineer or Principal Engineer Level.
Basic Qualifications Software Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, with 2 years of related engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, with 0 years of related engineering experience
Proficiency in Python frameworks, (PyQt, PySide, Tkinter, Flask, Django, or similar)
Proficiency in SQL for relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar).
Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Secret clearance or higher, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications Principal Software Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, with 5 years of related engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, with 3 years of related engineering experience
Proficiency in Python frameworks, (PyQt, PySide, Tkinter, Flask, Django, or similar)
Proficiency in SQL for relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar).
Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Secret clearance or higher, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
Significant recent experience in desktop or web development
Strong understanding of event-driven programming and multithreading.
Experience with .Net/C# and Java Script (D3 or ChartJS) for web development.
Knowledge of Cython, Numba, or Pybind11 for performance optimization.
Familiarity with scientific computing (NumPy, Pandas, OpenCV).
Knowledge of packaging and deployment tools (PyInstaller, Nuitka, cx_Freeze, or Briefcase).
Familiarity with cross-platform development considerations.
Understanding of security best practices in desktop application development.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Thrive with Us
At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.
Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Salary Range 2: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00
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. 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.