Develop and sustain mission-operational software product lines and new capabilities for satellite/space systems. Build scalable backend services, design REST/GraphQL/gRPC APIs, work across subsystem teams in Agile, and support DevOps/DevSecOps pipelines for national security programs requiring cleared personnel.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.
Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Software Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our team. This position can be located in either Redondo Beach, CA or Aurora, CO.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
In this role, you will develop and sustain several mission operational SW product lines, as well as develop new capabilities. You will join a large team comprising of multiple subsystems, each with a specialized software focus. We are looking for an energetic and passionate software engineer to join our team as we work to provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of our national security mission.
Basic Qualifications Software Engineer - Level 3:
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 1 year of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Must have an active SCI at time of application or an active TS clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date
- Object-Oriented programming skills
- Experience in one or more server-side languages, including C++, Python, Node.js, Go, or Java
- Experience developing scalable backend solutions
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, or gRPC services
- Proficient in Agile principles, and the effective use of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
Basic Qualifications Software Engineer - Level 4:
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Must have an active SCI at time of application or an active TS clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date
- Object-Oriented programming skills
- Experience in one or more server-side languages, including C++, Python, Node.js, Go, or Java
- Experience developing scalable backend solutions
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, or gRPC services
- Proficient in Agile principles, and the effective use of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized software runtimes
- Advanced mathematics, optimization, and 3D spatial computing skills
- Robotics and motion planning algorithms
- Domain knowledge of spacecraft attitude control
- DevSecOps Test Automation experience
- Strong skills in math and algorithms
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders
- Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
- Experience developing in a Linux environment using git
- Previous experience developing Command and Control software for Satellite Ground Systems
- Experience working within a DevOps pipeline (ArgoCD, GitLab Runners, Zephyr Test Framework)
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
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