Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect /Staff Computer Systems Architect

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Propulsion Systems organization is seeking a Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect /Staff Computer Systems Architect to support the development, deployment, and sustainment of commercial and custom software applications used across Operations, Process Engineering, and Quality Engineering.

This role supports critical manufacturing and engineering environments and contributes to future technology initiatives, including mobile solutions and emerging capabilities such as augmented reality. The position is based on-site in Promontory, Utah, and works closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain custom and commercial software applications
• Configure and support applications used in manufacturing and engineering operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions
• Enhance and optimize software to improve performance, efficiency, and usability
• Troubleshoot, test, and resolve software defects and operational issues
• Support Agile development practices, including iterative development and continuous improvement
• Provide technical guidance and best-practice recommendations for managing software solutions at scale
• Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to manufacturing and operational environments
• Develop and maintain technical, operational, and user-level documentation

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 4-10s Monday through Thursday.

Basic Qualifications

Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field with 8 or more years of professional experience
  or
  Master’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field with 6 or more years of professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in Java software development
• Experience working in Windows and Linux/UNIX operating environments
• Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development tools
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, operational environment with changing priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Level 5

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field with 12 or more years of professional experience
  or
  Master’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field with 10 or more years of professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in Java software development
• Experience working in Windows and Linux/UNIX operating environments
• Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development tools
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, operational environment with changing priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance .

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-stack or service-based Java development experience
• Familiarity with web technologies, APIs, and microservices concepts
• Experience with HTML, HTML 5, CSS, JQuery, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSON
• Experience with frameworks such as React or Angular
• Experience with relational databases
• IBM WebSphere and Liberty Application Server administration

• Exposure to DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
• Experience supporting enterprise or large-scale software systems
• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or operational systems
• System integration experience
• Network Protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/FTPS, TCP/IP)
• Knowledge of MRP, ERP, PLM, MES systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.