Staff Software Engineer (*Active DoD TS/SCI required) - R10197336

Northrop Grumman; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Virginia is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Payload and Ground Systems team. This role involves developing and supporting software for Ground Segment applications, requiring extensive experience in relevant technologies and an active security clearance. Emphasizing Agile methodologies, the position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical programs.

Benefits

9/80 work schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience based on education.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required.
• Proficient with cloud environments and working in geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, and debug applications software for the Ground Segment.
• Support the program through its maturity and milestones within an Agile environment.
• Adapt designs based on specification updates or bugs.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Agile development methodologies

Automated testing

Software testing principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Associate's Degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Python

Docker/Kubernetes

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Automated test tools (Cucumber, Behave, Selenium)

Job description

The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) seeks to find a Software Engineer in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support a Ground program.

This position will be located at our Fairfax, VA site.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

As a Software Engineer, you will be on the Space Vehicle Management team where you will design, develop, document, refactor, test, and debug applications software for a Ground Segment. Ultimately, you will support the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission. Development is done within the Agile paradigm using the Atlassian tool suite. The work is full-time in the office. The qualified candidate must have and be able to maintain a clearance.

The successful candidate will have Software development experience, with the ability to digest changes and synthesize them into working designs, generate efficient code according to the specifications, and adapt to changes as necessary that are driven by bugs or specification updates or the customer. The candidate is expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment, and to be highly self-motivated, reporting information to leads and the customer. The individual is expected to handle diverse assignments with efficiency, finding unique solutions and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application

• Must be willing to submit for and successfully pass a polygraph

• Minimum years of experience needed to be considered:

  • 12 Years of relevant experience with a completed bachelor’s degree

  • 10 Years of relevant experience with a completed master's degree

  • 8 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D.

  • 14 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree

  • 16 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required)

• Must have above minimum experience on the below:

  • Java, C++ and Python (or similar scripting language) in a cloud environment

  • Agile development methodologies

  • Automated testing

  • Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies

  • Working with a geographically distributed team

Preferred Qualifications

• STEM degree

• Favorably adjudicated CI or FS polygraph

• Proficient with Python, Perl, Rust, Docker/Kubernetes, Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD

• Proficient with Atlassian tools (i.e., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

• Familiar with Kubernetes cluster software deployment

• Experience with automated test tools (i.e., Cucumber, Behave, Eggplant, Selenium, Cypress)

• Experience developing software for complex near real-time ground systems in mission domain

To better support our employee’s work/life balance, most NG worksites support a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.

With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible