Software Engineer Level 2 at Northrop Grumman Aurora, CO

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 89,400 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO is seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 to support its Payload & Ground Systems team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining secure software solutions in a classified environment.

We welcome candidates with a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a strong background in JAVA, microservices, and API development. The position includes competitive compensation, relocation assistance, and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a STEM field.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience in API development, including REST architectural style.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design, develop, and maintain secure software solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize software performance.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes.

Skills

JAVA

Microservices

Containerization technologies

API development

Linux OS

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Apache NiFi

Kafka

Job description

Software Engineer Level 2 job at Northrop Grumman. Aurora, CO. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: Top Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Software Engineer – Level 2, to join our team in Aurora, CO to support our Payload & Ground Systems – Integrated National Systems team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain secure software solutions in a classified environment.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimize software performance.
• Maintain code quality and ensure code reviews are conducted regularly.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Support application deployment and sustainment in physical and virtual landscapes.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 2: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relative experience; Master's with 0+ years of relative experience. Four additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Requires an active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
• Must be willing to submit and pass a CI Poly after starting work.
• Experience with JAVA.
• Experience working with microservices and containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with API development, including REST architectural style.
• Experience with Linux OS and Command Line Interface.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Open Systems Architecture design principles.
• Knowledge of non‑relational databases, including MongoDB.
• Knowledge of Apache NiFi and Kafka.

SecurityPrimary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00.

The company provides a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives.

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 our website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.