Senior Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation in Newport News, VA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the GCCS-J program. The role leads design, development, integration, and optimization of data-driven software, with focus on modernizing GCCS-J and delivering scalable, mission-aligned solutions. Secret clearance is required.

The position emphasizes cloud-native architecture, microservices, and robust data workflows to support DoD Joint Command and Control operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ experience or an Associates degree with 10 years experience or a High School diploma / equivalent with 12 years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Strong experience with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and object-oriented design.
• Proficiency in REST services and event/messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, GraphQL, SSEs, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of data-driven software capabilities supporting the modernization of GCCS-J.
• Provide technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, ensuring scalable architectures, robust data workflows, and mission-aligned software solutions.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

REST services

Kafka

SQL

Linux/UNIX

Containerized deployments

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree / equivalent experience

Tools

Spring Boot

Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 is seeking a Sr Software Engineer for our GCCS-J program in Newport News, Va.

GCCS-J is the DoD’s Joint Command and Control system of record, delivering a fused, real-time battlespace picture to commanders and warfighters. The modernization effort focuses on cloud-native architecture, microservices, enhanced data integration, improved user experience, and alignment with JADC2 objectives.

The Senior Software Engineer leads the design, development, integration, and optimization of data-driven software capabilities supporting the modernization of the Global Command and Control System–Joint (GCCS-J). This role provides technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, ensuring scalable architectures, robust data workflows, and mission-aligned software solutions that enhance operational decision-making.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ experience or an Associates degree with 10 years experience or an High School diploma / equivalent with 12 years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Strong experience with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and object-oriented design.
• Proficiency in REST services and event/messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, GraphQL, SSEs, etc.).
• Experience with SQL and key/object databases.
• Proficiency with JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, Angular).
• Experience designing and implementing software architectures.
• Linux/UNIX and containerized deployments.
• Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Spring Boot, Node.js, NPM, and modern IDEs.
• Experience writing Ansible plays and playbooks.
• Experience with Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with UX best practices and UI frameworks.
• Experience with Docker, OCI development, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, C2 systems, STIGs, and static analysis tools.
• Knowledge of networking, performance testing, debugging, and Atlassian tools.
• Background in military intelligence or strategic planning.
• Knowledge of DoD policies and mission environments.
• TS/SCI clearance.

Primary 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.

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.