Software Engineer II - TS/SCI Clearance, On-Site

Northrop Grumman; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Software Engineer Level 2 to join the Payload & Ground Software Engineering team supporting a Ground program. The role is on-site at Morrisville, NC or Fairfax, VA and requires TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

You will develop software, analyze changes, and deliver efficient code within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a BS with 2+ years experience (MS also acceptable), Linux/Unix development, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of software development experience– OR – Master’s degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI). US Citizenship required.
• Experience developing applications on Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Exposure to Agile principles and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Basic understanding of asynchronous messaging systems (e.g., NATS, ActiveMQ, gRPC).
• Working knowledge of server-side languages (Python, C++, Node.js, Go, or Java).
• Familiarity with integrating systems using a data-driven design approach.
• Strong knowledge of APIs and complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for Ground software engineering in a fast-paced team environment.
• Digest changes and translate them into working designs and efficient code.
• Collaborate with leads and customers, reporting progress and issues.
• Operate with minimal oversight and adapt to evolving requirements.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Agile principles

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Python

C++

Node.js

Go

Java

APIs & workflows

Data-driven design

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years software development experience

Master’s degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Podman

Docker

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Software Engineer Level 2 to join the Payload & Ground Software Engineering team supporting a Ground program. The role is on-site at Morrisville, NC or Fairfax, VA and requires TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

You will develop software, analyze changes, and deliver efficient code within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a BS with 2+ years experience (MS also acceptable), Linux/Unix development, and proficiency in