Software Engineer II, Space Systems (On-Site, TS/SCI)

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Morrisville, NC, seeks a Software Engineer Level 2 to join the Payload & Ground Software Engineering team on a ground program. On-site role requiring a TS/SCI clearance, with no remote work.

You will develop, test and integrate software across Linux environments, collaborating closely with leads and customers. The position demands a BS with 2+ years of software experience or a MS, experience with Agile tools, and proficiency in one or more server-side languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years software development experience or a Master’s degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship required.
• Experience developing applications on Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Exposure to Agile principles and Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket.
• Working knowledge of server-side languages (Python, C++, Node.js, Go or Java).
• Familiarity with data-driven design, APIs and complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for a Ground program and translate changes into designs.
• Generate efficient code per specifications and adapt to updates or bugs.
• Operate independently with minimal oversight in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with leads and customers; handle diverse assignments in a fast-paced team.
• Support integration and testing within Payload & Ground Software Engineering.

Skills

Linux/Unix dev

Agile methods

Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket

Messaging systems

Python/C++/Node.js/Go/Java

APIs & integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Podman

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Morrisville, NC, seeks a Software Engineer Level 2 to join the Payload & Ground Software Engineering team on a ground program. On-site role requiring a TS/SCI clearance, with no remote work.

You will develop, test and integrate software across Linux environments, collaborating closely with leads and customers. The position demands a BS with 2+ years of software experience or a MS, experience with Agile tools, and proficiency in one or more server-side languages.