Software Engineer II - Ground Systems (TS/SCI)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 to join the Payload & Ground Software Engineering team. The role focuses on developing software for a Ground program using C++, Python, and modern frameworks in a Linux/Unix environment.

You will work on a collaborative, fast-paced program with on-site requirements. The candidate should have 2+ years of software development (or a Master’s) and be eligible for TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Linux/Unix development experience.
• Experience with asynchronous messaging systems.
• Familiarity with integrating systems via APIs and data-driven design.

Responsibilities

• Develop software on Linux/Unix systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate to implement APIs and complex workflows for satellite ground systems.
• Follow Agile processes with unit tests, reviews, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

C++

Node.js

Go

Java

Linux/Unix

NATS

Agile / Jira / Confluence

API integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Docker / Podman

gRPC

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 to join the Payload & Ground Software Engineering team. The role focuses on developing software for a Ground program using C++, Python, and modern frameworks in a Linux/Unix environment.

You will work on a collaborative, fast-paced program with on-site requirements. The candidate should have 2+ years of software development (or a Master’s) and be eligible for TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship is required.