Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Software Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our team. This position can be based out of Redondo Beach, CA, or Aurora, CO.
In this role, you will develop and sustain several mission operational SW product lines, as well as develop new capabilities as coordinated with their restricted SCI Customer. 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 Customer’s national security mission.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications:
Software Engineer - Level 3: 5 years with Bachelors; 3 years with Masters; 1 year with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Software Engineer - Level 4: 8 years with Bachelors; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Active SSBI required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain SCI prior to start
Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills
Proficiency with C++ programming
Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system
Preferred Qualifications:
DevSecOps Test Automation experience
Experience with programming/scripting languages: C. C++. Java, Python, Perl)
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
Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
Experience developing in a Linux environment using git
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance
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