Principal Engineer Software - DevOps

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible. Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal DevOps Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, Florida . Accomplish This is a vital position in support of critical software design and development. Candidate will be responsible for supporting refactor of existing monolithic codebase into complaint micro-service architecture and serving as expert in refactoring databases. Essential Functions: Refactor existing monolithic codebases with databases into micro-service architectures using domain-driven design principles. Create, configure, and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions) that automate build, test, containerization, and deployment. Containerize services with Docker and deploy them to Kubernetes clusters maintaining Helm charts and handling scaling, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Write reusable automation scripts and templates in YAML, PowerShell, Bash, and JSON to support continuous integration, security scanning, and release management. Implement and manage core infrastructure services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NAS, and Active Directory) Understand and troubleshoot networking fundamentals (VLANs, firewalls, routing, load-balancing) that affect service connectivity and collaborate with network engineers as needed. 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. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and at least 5 years’ relevant experience, or STEM Master’s degree with 3 years’ relevant experience, or a STEM PHD with 1 years’ relevant experience. Proven experience developing software with an OOP language (C/C++, Python, Java). C# is a plus. Proficiency with databases and APIs. Experience building full-stack applications, including UI frameworks (React, Angular, Blazor) Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes, Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success refactoring monolithic applications into micro-service architectures. Familiarity with PostGresDB, specifically with data synchronization DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher (ex. Security+ w/CE) Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading sprint planning or retrospectives. Familiarity with development tooling such as Git, CMake, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code. Background in hardware-software integration or rapid prototyping projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and JSON/YAML; basic familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, cloud networking) to diagnose connectivity issues. 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. If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now. Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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.