Top Secret Software Engineer, Space Systems
Northrop Grumman
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Job summary
Northrop Grumman is hiring Software Engineers to support satellite ground software; onsite options in Aurora, CO or Morrisville, NC. Candidates will own full software lifecycle, from requirements through maintenance, with strong emphasis on COTS/OSS integration, security and mission assurance.
The role requires deep expertise in Java, microservices, and cloud/DevOps practices, plus a Top Secret clearance. Expect collaboration across analysts, engineers, and program managers while delivering
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of development experience; 10 years with a Master’s; 6 years with a PhD.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at start.
- Experience with Agile programs and full‑stack software engineering.
- Proven ability to design, build and deploy software products.
- Experience producing software architecture documentation.
Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle software development from requirements to deployment.
- Develop microservice‑based applications and orchestration using Kubernetes.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines with unit, integration, and automated tests.
- Collaborate with PMs and government customers to meet end user needs.
- Create and maintain robust software architecture documentation.
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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring Software Engineers to support satellite ground software; onsite options in Aurora, CO or Morrisville, NC. Candidates will own full software lifecycle, from requirements through maintenance, with strong emphasis on COTS/OSS integration, security and mission assurance.
The role requires deep expertise in Java, microservices, and cloud/DevOps practices, plus a Top Secret clearance. Expect collaboration across analysts, engineers, and program managers while delivering
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