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Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

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In-Office
Aurora, CO, USA
92K-171K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Aurora, CO, USA
92K-171K Annually
Senior level
Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software applications and systems. Collaborates with hardware and equipment engineers, analyzes user and system requirements, resolves software issues, prepares operating instructions, and ensures software standards are met. The role supports aerospace and space-sector programs and may involve web development, programming in C/C++, Java, Python, Linux development, Agile tools, automated testing, and command-and-control systems.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

About our local organization:  You'll be joining our Aurora Software and Electronics/Payloads Department which has ~200 Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Systems Administrators, Database Administrators, Network Engineers, and Engineering Leaders from entry-level to the most senior chief engineers and architects to Product Owners and Scrum Masters. This engineering organization supports numerous programs across Divisions and Business Units of the Space Sector. We have opportunities for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions over one’s career.

Job duties will include but are not limited to: Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.

This position can be filled in Aurora, CO as either a level 2 or level 3 Software Engineer.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in Science with 2+ years of relative experience; 0+ years with a Master's; An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Science with 5+ years of relative experience; 3+ years with a Master's; An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Requires an active DoD Top-Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility at time of application.

  • Experience with Web Development and/or C, C++, Java, Python or Scripting languages

  • Experience with RedHat Linux environment

  • Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, etc.) and development using Agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Adjudicated FS or CI polygraph

  • STEM degree

  • Experience with automated testing

  • Excellent technical writing and team-building skills

  • Experience with Command and Control

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

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