Software Developer, Space Ground Systems (TS, Onsite)

Northrop Grumman; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Software Developer to advance satellite ground software. You will contribute to development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of critical systems on a 9/80 schedule with every‑other Friday off, and the role is 100% onsite.

Key stack includes Python with C++, PostgreSQL, Qpid AMQP, and Qt for GUIs, with Elixir moving to web GUIs. Strong emphasis on real‑time data, containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes orchestration, on RedHat Linux and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with 5 years of professional experience OR Master’s with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated software development experience.
• Python application development, C++ and Bash scripting experience.
• Design and implement mission-planning tools and GUIs.

Responsibilities

• Full-stack development across OS, platform, and mission-unique software layers.
• Develop client/server applications and services with SOA/OO, micro-services, and message-bus data exchange.
• Integrate real-time data feeds via Qpid; GUIs in Qt, transitioning to Elixir web GUIs.
• Containerize with Docker; orchestrate with Kubernetes.
• Support ground-software operations, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Configure software for launch and post-launch support.

Skills

Python

C++

Bash scripting

PostgreSQL

Qpid

Qt

Elixir

Docker

Kubernetes

RedHat Linux

Education

B.S. in STEM field

M.S. in STEM field

PhD in STEM field

Tools

Qpid (AMQP)

gRPC

Protocol Buffers

Qt UI Framework

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Software Developer to advance satellite ground software. You will contribute to development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of critical systems on a 9/80 schedule with every‑other Friday off, and the role is 100% onsite.

Key stack includes Python with C++, PostgreSQL, Qpid AMQP, and Qt for GUIs, with Elixir moving to web GUIs. Strong emphasis on real‑time data, containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes orchestration, on RedHat Linux and