Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking multiple Software Engineers to support satellite ground software development on site at our Colorado Springs, CO campus. You will work on full stack development across OS, platform, and mission software layers with modern toolchains.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's with Python and C++ experience, an active Top Secret clearance with SCI, and readiness to obtain SAP. Experience with Agile DevOps, Docker/Kubernetes, and software architecture is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of development experience (3 years with a Master’s Degree, 1 year with a PhD) in Python and C++.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI at time of application and ability to obtain SAP.
• 2 years experience with Agile DevOps and software architecture documentation.

Responsibilities

• Full stack development at OS, platform, and mission software layers.
• Develop client/server applications using service-oriented architectures and data exchange.
• Work with Python, C++, Docker/Kubernetes, and related toolsets.
• Prepare software architecture documentation and contribute to planning.
• Support software that provides command and control for hardware systems.
• Collaborate in a dynamic space mission environment for planning and visualization.

Skills

C++

Python

Docker/Kubernetes

Agile DevOps

Software architecture

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

PostgreSQL

PKI

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Space Sector is seeking multiple Software Engineers to support Eastern Software and Controls in their development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This position is located onsite on our Colorado Springs, CO campus. After hours or extended work week may be required.

What You’ll Have an Opportunity to Do:

• Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer
• Developing client and server applications and services using service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities
• Applications will span languages and toolsets including C++, Python, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation
• Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind
• Develop software which provides command and control functionality of a hardware system (sending commands, receiving acknowledgements, working on and integrating across interfaces)
• Develop software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes
• Develop software which enables the visualization of a complex and dynamic environment in both two and 3 dimensions, complete with decisions tools, intelligent context, and user-centric interface design

This position may be filled at the Principal Software Engineer (level 3) or Sr. Principal Software Engineer (level 4).

Basic Qualifications

Principal Software Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of development experience (3 years with a Master’s Degree, 1 years with a PhD) with Python and C++.
• Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI at time of application.
• Ability to obtain SAP
• 2 Years Experience with Agile programs including Agile DevOps
• 2 Years Experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products
• 2 Years Experience in producing software architecture documentation
• Experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes
• US Citizenship

Sr. Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of development experience (6 years with a Master’s Degree, 4 years with a PhD) with Python and C++.
• Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI at time of application.
• Ability to obtain SAP
• 4 years with Agile programs including Agile DevOps
• 4 years of experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products
• 4 years of experience in producing software architecture documentation
• 5 years of experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes
• Prior experience with modeling and simulation in support of wargaming, user training, TTP generation and/or CONOPS exploration
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing satellite ground software with any of the following applications for spacecraft missions is highly preferred: Command and Control, Mission Planning, Visualization, and/or Astrodynamics
• Experience with the creation and use of spacecraft command and control system utilizing cryptographic equipment and a combination of government and/or commercial communications paths.
• Experience with the creation and use of planning software and constraint checking applications utilized in complex and dynamic space mission planning
• Experience with the creation and implementation of visualization tools for space missions, including dynamic renderings of space vehicles, depiction of space vehicle missions, simulation of space vehicle sensor and mission outputs, and configuration displays of complex contextual and situational awareness information
• Linux, Ansible, Docker, Graphics and Animation, UI/UX experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.

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.

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.