Software Engineer - Level 3/4 (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking talented Software Engineers (Level 3/4) to join our Space Systems team in multiple U.S. locations including Redondo Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; and Gilbert, AZ.

You will develop and sustain mission-critical software, work with diverse subsystems, and advance secure, scalable Linux-based solutions. Successful candidates will have strong C++ and OO programming skills, be eligible for SCI/TS clearance, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with agile processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) with relevant experience per level.
• Active SCI or TS clearance at application with ability to obtain SCI.
• Advanced OO programming and strong C++ experience.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain multiple mission-focused software product lines.
• Collaborate with large teams across subsystems with specialized software focus.
• Participate in Agile processes and DevSecOps practices.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex national security challenges.

Skills

C++ programming

Object-oriented programming

SCI/TS clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Bitbucket

Bamboo

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Software Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our team. This position can be located in either Redondo Beach, CA, Aurora, CO, or Gilbert, AZ. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Additionally, the candidate must be able to travel to Redondo Beach, CA for approximately 4 consecutive weeks for required training. In this role, you will develop and sustain several mission operational SW product lines, as well as develop new capabilities. You will join a large team comprising of multiple subsystems, each with a specialized software focus. We are looking for an energetic and passionate software engineer to join our team as we work to provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of our national security mission. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Software Engineer - Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience
• Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience
• PhD with 1 year of relevant experience
• an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Must have an active SCI at time of application OR an active TS clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date
• Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills
• Experience with C++ programming
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system

Basic Qualifications for Software Engineer - Level 4:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience
• Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience
• PhD with 4 years of relevant experience
• an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Must have an active SCI at time of application OR an active TS clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date
• Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills
• Experience with C++ programming
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system

Preferred Qualifications:

• DevSecOps Test Automation experience
• Experience with programming/scripting languages: C.
• C++. Java, Python, Perl
• Strong in math and algorithms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders
• Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
• Experience developing in a Linux environment using git
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $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 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.

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.

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.