Software Engineer (Level 3/4)

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems is seeking mid-level and senior engineers for onsite positions at our Dulles, VA campus. Candidates must possess a Top Secret clearance and strong backgrounds in software development.

The roles include responsibilities in full stack development, client and server application development, and support for ground software operations. We value innovation and agile collaboration within our teams.

Salary ranges from $114,000 to $213,400, with added benefits such as health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development for Principal Engineer role.
• 8+ years of experience for Senior Principal Engineer role.
• Top-Secret clearance required at application.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission‑unique software layer.
• Develop client and server applications using object-oriented architectures.
• Support software operations, configurations, and troubleshooting.
• Implement software enhancements directed by customers.

Skills

Python application development

C++

Bash scripting

Full stack development

Agile work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Master’s degree in a STEM field

PhD in a STEM field

Job description

We are recruiting for mid-level and senior engineers with a background in Software Development Engineering. These positions are located onsite on our Dulles, VA campus and require a Top Secret clearance at the time of application.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

What you’ll get to do

• Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission‑unique software layer.
• Develop client and server applications and services using service‑ or object‑oriented architectures, with message‑bus based data exchange that includes first‑of‑a‑kind capabilities.
• Build applications spanning Python, C++, Postgres, Ansible, cloud‑infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and remediation.
• Act as a self‑starter, making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind.
• Support operations ground software and associated configurations, troubleshooting software errors and hardware affecting ground software operation.
• Support acceptance test events, including running tests, test automation, and configuration of ground‑segment software.
• Resolve and remediate software defects.
• Implement software enhancements directed by customer change requests or mission needs.
• Provide ground software support during launch and launch‑rehearsal events.
• Support the installation of new ground segment software in operational, development, and test environments.

What does success look like?

• Be an active and integral member of your team.
• Channel your enthusiasm to innovate.
• Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to national security.
• Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas.

Principal Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 3 years of experience; experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated software development experience in Python application development, C++, and Bash scripting.
• U.S. citizenship.
• A current or active Top‑Secret clearance is required at the time of application.

Senior Principal Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 3 years of experience; experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated software development experience in Python application development, C++, and Bash scripting.
• U.S. citizenship.
• A current or active Top‑Secret clearance is required at the time of application.

Preferred Qualification

Strong preference is given to candidates with a Top Secret clearance with SCI.

Salary & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range:$11,400.00–$171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range:$142,200.00–$213,400.00

Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Additional benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.