Software Engineers (Level 2 or 3)

Begell House Inc.; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,800 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking software engineers to join our Space Systems East Engineering Software Controls Engineering group on-site at the Dulles, VA campus. The role focuses on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software, with a Top Secret clearance required at the time of application.

Positions are available at Software Development Engineer Level 2 or 3, with a strong emphasis on Python, C++, and scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering; 2 years experience or master's with 0 years (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated software development experience across Python and C++
• Active U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Full stack development across OS, platform, and mission-specific software layers
• Develop client/server applications and services with modern architectures
• Work with Python, C++, Postgres, Ansible, cloud provisioning, PKI, and static analysis tooling

Skills

Python

C++

Bash scripting

Software development experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree in CS or Engineering

PhD with additional 4 years experience

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.

In this role, the focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. These positions are located onsite on our* Dulles, VA* campus, and requires a Top Secret clearance at the time of application.

This opportunity supports our Space Systems East Engineering Software Controls Engineering (SCE) group.

*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 Development Engineer Level 2 or 3.

*Basic Qualifications:*

*Software Development Engineer Level 2*

• * Bachelor's degree (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 0 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
• * Must have an active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

*Software Development Engineer Level 3*

• * Bachelor's degree (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 3 years: OR a PhD and 1 year. 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
• * Must have an active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

*Preferred Qualification:*

• * Strong preference given to Top Secret with SCI

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.

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