Software Engineer (C++ and TS Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman, based in Woodland Hills, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to their digital transformation efforts within national defense. This role involves utilizing C/C++ to modernize software and ensure high standards of software engineering are met.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, possesses an active Top Secret clearance, and is experienced in CI/CD practices. Join an innovative team that values the drive to achieve what others think is impossible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• Experience working in C/C++, proven ability to code and debug software.

Responsibilities

• Develop software utilizing C/C++ for modernization.
• Implement software systems that achieve modularity and scalability.
• Ensure best practices in software engineering are maintained.

Skills

C/C++

CI/CD

Git-based configuration management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux operating systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Software Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise‑wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model‑based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team‑oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop software utilizing C/C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase
• Develop software infrastructure to support CI/CD, software metrics collection, and MLOps
• Implement software‑systems, applications, and architectures that leverage techniques to support achieving increased modularity, scalability, and reliability, while also maintaining precision, accuracy, and speed to meet performance requirements
• Ensure industry software engineering best practices and standards are applied and maintained
• Work closely with Software Leads to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of relative experience
• Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
• Ability to meet customer‑specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management
• Willingness and ability to work onsite full‑time
• Experience working in C/C++
• Proven ability to code new software and modify existing software to add new features
• Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
• Experience with open software/system architecture solutions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Git‑based or other software configuration management tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Experience with CUDA and GPUs
• Experience with high performance numerical/scientific computing, parallel computing
• Experience with developing for SWaP‑constrained environments
• Familiarity with signal‑processing algorithms
• Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum and DevSecOps

This position is contingent upon clearance and special program access.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Based on a variety of factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and market conditions, Northrop Grumman may offer additional compensation including overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and potential long‑term incentives. Employees also receive comprehensive 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.

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.