Top Secret Satellite Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking software engineers to develop, integrate, deploy and sustain satellite ground software on our Dulles, VA campus. The role requires a Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with potential for TS/SCI.

You will work on full stack development across OS, platform, and mission-specific software layers. The position offers growth in a trusted, globally-connected team focused on national security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering with 2 years’ experience or a Master’s with 0 years; or PhD with 1 year
• Demonstrated software development experience
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and Bash scripting
• U.S. Citizenship required; active Top-Secret clearance (TS/SCI) desired

Responsibilities

• Full stack development across OS, platform, and mission software layers
• Develop client/server apps and services using service/object-oriented architectures
• Work with Python, C++, Postgres, Ansible, cloud provisioning, PKI, CI/CD tooling
• Troubleshoot software and hardware affecting ground software
• Support tests, test automation, and ground segment software installation

Skills

Python

C++

Bash scripting

Top Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

PhD in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking software engineers to develop, integrate, deploy and sustain satellite ground software on our Dulles, VA campus. The role requires a Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with potential for TS/SCI.

You will work on full stack development across OS, platform, and mission-specific software layers. The position offers growth in a trusted, globally-connected team focused on national security.