Software Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector seeks a Software Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 to join our Aurora, CO team. This 100% onsite role cannot be remote. Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and debugging software; collaborating with hardware engineers; and ensuring software standards are met.

Prioritize user needs and system capabilities while leveraging Jira and Confluence. Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance is required to start, with CI

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required at time of application.
• Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph required to start.
• Experience with software architecture, design, and development.
• Experience with Agile leadership (product owner and scrum master), planning, and scheduling.
• Experience with Technical customer engagement and interaction.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Collaborates with equipment designers and hardware engineers in planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Ensures software standards are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Software architecture

Agile leadership

Jira

Confluence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor7s degree

Masters degree

PhD

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Software Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Aurora, CO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3. This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer funding, and holding final clearances (if applicable) prior to start date.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Ensures software standards are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
• Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph required to start.
• Experience with software architecture, design, and development.
• Experience with Agile leadership (product owner and scrum master), planning, and scheduling.
• Experience with Technical customer engagement and interaction.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
• Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph required to start.
• Experience with software architecture, design, and development.
• Experience with Agile leadership (product owner and scrum master), planning, and scheduling.
• Experience with Technical customer engagement and interaction.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Perl and Python desirable.
• Adjudicated Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly)

Location & Hours

Location: Aurora, CO. Position: 100% onsite.

Clearance & Travel

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Salary & Benefits

• Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
• The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
• 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 as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of 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.
• Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life.
• For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Application Timeline

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Citizenship

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

Additional Information

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