Senior Principal Software Interface Lead
- Locations:
- Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
- Security Clearance:
- TS/SCI with Polygraph
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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.Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a Senior Principal Software Interface Lead.
What You’ll Get to Do:
Program/System Level role, part of Chief Architect Team within Directorate of Engineering.
Identify and document System level interfaces, characteristics, and stakeholders.
Perform interface requirements analysis to ensure descriptions are complete and ICD and IDD documentation reflects consensus of design teams.
Interfaces between the segments of this highly-complex system that includes mature and emerging technologies.
This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.
This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal SW Interface Lead:
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing physical, hardware, and software interfaces, specifical low-level protocols and API-based interfaces
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing data interfaces
• Experience developing and maintaining IDDs and ICDs, engaging and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have a strong understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals through all SE phases
• Familiarity with model based engineering (SysML)
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications for Senior Principal SW Interface Lead:
• Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• STEM degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Experience and familiarity with some combination of:
• Infrastructure tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Cypress, Doxygen, Jupyter Notebooks, Visual Studio, Python, Node.js
• Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools: Jira or Confluence
• Experience with MBSE Tools such as Cameo
• Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle and successful execution of major engineering reviews and events
• Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally