Software Engineer (Level 3/4)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking mid-level to senior engineers to develop, integrate, and sustain satellite ground software at our Dulles, VA and McLean, VA campuses. The role focuses on full-stack development across OS, platform, and mission-specific layers using Python, C++, and Postgres.

Applicants must hold U.S. citizenship and have or be eligible for a Top Secret clearance. Relocation may be available and the company offers comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field and several years of software development experience.
• Demonstrated software development experience with Python and C++.
• Strong Bash scripting skills and familiarity with software tooling.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate satellite ground software across OS, platform, and mission layers.
• Develop client/server applications and services using OO architectures and message-based data exchange.
• Work with Python, C++, PostgreSQL, Ansible, cloud provisioning, PKI and static analysis tooling.
• Support ground software deployments, tests, and remediation of defects.
• Assist with ground segment software installation in development, test and operational environments.
• Contribute to test automation and respond to customer change requests.

Skills

Python

C++

Bash Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Master's degree in STEM field

PhD (STEM)

Tools

PostgreSQL

Ansible

PKI

Static code analysis

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Top Secret

TRAVEL

Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Do you want to work at an international company with endless opportunities for growth and advancement? Are you eager to join a trust-based, globally-connected team, where your contributions will define what’s possible? We are looking for team members who want to solve interesting, complex problems, which protect our nation. Your talents and passion are most important to us. If you don’t know a language, program, or platform, we will teach you! Become a part of our enthusiastic team where we have fun working together and take pride in our contributions to the nation’s safety. We are recruiting for mid-level and senior engineers with a background in Software Development Engineering. In these role, the focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. These positions are located onsite on our Dulles, VA/ Mclean, VA campus, and requires a Top Secret clearance at the time of application.

What you’ll get to do

Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer Developing client and server applications and services using service or object-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities Applications will span languages and toolsets including Python, C++, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind Support Operations ground software and associated configurations. This will involve troubleshooting both software errors and hardware affecting the operation of ground software Support Acceptance Test events, including running tests Test Automation Configuration of ground segment software Resolution and remediation of software defects Software Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs 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?

As a successful employee, you will: 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 our national security Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas *This position can be filled at either the Software Engineer 3 or 4 level .

Basic Qualifications

Software Engineer Level 3 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: OR a PhD (outside of internships, research projects, etc.) Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (Additional 4 years) Demonstrated software development experience Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience U.S. Citizenship A current or active Top-Secret clearance is required at the time of application Software Engineer Level 4 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: OR a PhD and 3 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (Additional 4 years) Demonstrated software development experience Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience U.S. Citizenship A current or active Top-Secret clearance is required at the time of application Preferred Qualification: Strong preference given to Top Secret with SCI #SpaceEngJobs #SpaceSoftwareJobs #NoVASpace #SPEnhancedERAP Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such that 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. 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. 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.