US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our worlds biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

The Software Configuration Management team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal/ Sr. Principal Engineer - Software Configuration Management based out of Camarillo, CA.

What youll get to do:

+ Process software releases for both Camarillo/Pt. Mugu, CA sites.
+ Create SCM controlled software builds.
+ Support and schedule Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) meetings and Software Action Request (SAR) / Software Trouble Reports for In-Process (STRIP) processing.
+ Support SCM process activities such as command media and homeroom directives.
+ Support driving the SCM organization towards moving CM approved tools/repository to Agile tools/repository.

_This position may be filled as a Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer - Software Configuration Management._

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.

**Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer - Software Configuration Management:**

+ BS degree from an accredited institution with 5+ years of experience in the development and maintenance of real-time embedded software systems; or master's degree with 3+ years; or PhD with 0+ years
+ Proficient knowledge and use of the following Tools: ClearCase, ClearQuest, GIT, various compilers, Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook).
+ Solid planning, organizing, and data gathering skills, as well as attention to detail. - Strong verbal communication and customer service skills in a teamwork environment.
+ **CLEARANCE:** Candidate must currently have an Interim or Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance prior to start date. (If Interim Secret, Candidate must be able to obtain full Secret Clearance once started)

**Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer - Software Configuration Management:**

+ BS degree from an accredited institution with 9+ years of experience in the development and maintenance of real-time embedded software systems; or masters degree 7+ years of experience; or PHD 4+ years of experience.
+ Proficient knowledge and use of the following Tools: ClearCase, ClearQuest, GIT, various compilers, Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook).
+ Solid planning, organizing, and data gathering skills, as well as attention to detail.
+ Strong verbal communication and customer service skills in a teamwork environment.
+ **CLEARANCE:** Candidate must currently have an Interim or Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance prior to start date. (If Interim Secret, Candidate must be able to obtain full Secret Clearance once started)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Knowledge and proficiency with the tools listed above and experience with GitHub, GitLab or AWS, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, CA-Rally, Collaborator.
+ 5 or more years of SCM experience.
+ Active Secret Clearance.
+ Prior leadership experience.

Salary Range: $92,200.00 - $138,400.00Salary Range 2: $143,000.00 - $171,500.00

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority** . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.