Principal/Sr. Principal IPT SIL Developer

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 9/9/2025 1:17:20 AM

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Current Days Open
13
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$110,300.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$165,500.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
32
First Seen
8/28/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$110,300.00 (Yearly)
10/31/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$165,500.00 (Yearly)
10/31/2025

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph 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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Principal / Senior Principal IPT SIL Developer What youll get to do: IPT-Level Role, member of SEIT Team, member of SIL Team Develop a hardware and software system integration lab for a segment of a complex multi-segment system that incorporates mature and emerging technologies. Develop strategies for rapid and continuous integration of new products and emerging technologies within the segment. Act as advocate in partnership with system level SIL Architect - for acceleration of capabilities that can enable early intra-segment and inter-segment partial integrations to de-risk major system development milestones and events. This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area OR Redondo Beach, CA. This requisition may be filled as a Principal IPT SIL Developer or Senior Principal IPT SIL Developer This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers requirements. Basic Qualifications for Principal IPT SIL Developer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, 1 years of experience with PhD Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle Demonstrated experience in systems development, integration, and test Experience rapidly designing and implementing environments to support Integration and Testing of complex hardware and software systems Understanding of Hardware and Software testing methodologies Exposure to Multi-Disciplinary Engineering teams (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally Track record of customer problems/needs to innovative solutions This position requires the applicant to be a US Citizen Current Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal IPT SIL Developer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle Demonstrated experience in systems development, integration, and test Experience rapidly designing and implementing environments to support Integration and Testing of complex hardware and software systems Understanding of Hardware and Software testing methodologies Exposure to Multi-Disciplinary Engineering teams (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally Track record of customer problems/needs to innovative solutions This position requires the applicant to be a US Citizen Current Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph Preferred Qualifications: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph clearance Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Understanding of Hardware and Software testing methodologies Awareness of Hardware and Software integration approaches at the low-level protocol and API-based levels Experience with MBSE and Requirements management tools, such as Cameo and DOORS Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools: Jira or Confluence Familiarity with some subset of specialty engineering, modeling and testing tools, such as: MATLAB, Python, Cypress, Cadence Assura or Siemens Calebre Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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