Software Engineering - Sr. Staff Engineer (full Stack Software Discipline Lead)

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Melbourne, FL, US
Base: $143,400.00 - $262,900.00; bonus: discretion...
Active dod secret clearance
14+ years software engineering experience
Cloud platforms aws azure containerization
This role leads the Full Stack Software Discipline area within Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Sector to drive an AI-augmented Everything-as-Code ecosystem

Job Summary

  • This role leads the Full Stack Software Discipline area within Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Sector to drive an AI-augmented Everything-as-Code ecosystem.
  • The position requires defining strategic vision, governing tools and processes, and building a Community of Practice across multiple geographic sites including Florida and California.
  • Candidates must possess an active DoD Secret clearance and demonstrate expertise in geospatial engineering, human factors, and cross-domain security governance.

Matching Summary

This role leads the Full Stack Software Discipline area within Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Sector to drive an AI-augmented Everything-as-Code ecosystem.

Salary

Base: $143,400.00 - $262,900.00; Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active DoD Secret clearance
  • 14+ years software engineering experience
  • Cloud platforms AWS Azure containerization
  • Geospatial engineering GIS data formats
  • Human Factors Engineering MIL-STD-1472
  • Cross-Domain Solutions CDS governance
  • Cybersecurity RMF NIST 800-53

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI clearance eligibility
  • Special Program Access PAR
  • Advanced degree MS or PhD
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strategic systems-level thinking
  • Community of Practice leadership
  • Digital twin validation experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree STEM with 14+ years experience
  • Master's degree STEM with 12+ years experience
  • PhD STEM with 9+ years experience
  • Active DoD Secret clearance granted/renewed last 6 years
  • Eligibility for TS/SCI and Special Program Access
  • Ability to travel 25% of the time

Work Rights

U.S. Citizenship required for government clearance

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