Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI required)

About the role

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking multiple Software Engineers to support Eastern Software and Controls in their development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This position is located onsite on our Colorado Springs, CO campus. After hours or extended work week may be required.

Responsibilities

• Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer
• Developing client and server applications and services using service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities.
• Applications will span languages and toolsets including C++, Python, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation.
• Develop software which provides command and control functionality of a hardware system (sending commands, receiving acknowledgements, working on and integrating across interfaces).
• Develop software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes.
• Develop software which enables the visualization of a complex and dynamic environment in both two and 3 dimensions, complete with decisions tools, intelligent context, and user-centric interface design.

Requirements

• Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of development experience (3 years with a Master’s Degree, 1 years with a PhD) with Python and C++. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI at time of application. Ability to obtain SAP
• Two years Experience with Agile programs including Agile DevOps
• Two years Experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products
• Four years of experience in producing software architecture documentation
• Five years of experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of development experience (3 years with a Master’s Degree, 1 years with a PhD) with Python and C++. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI at time of application. Ability to obtain SAP
• Four years with Agile programs including Agile DevOps
• Four years of experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products
• Four years of experience in producing software architecture documentation
• Five years of experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes

Skills

• Experience developing satellite ground software with any of the following applications for spacecraft missions is highly preferred: Command and Control, Mission Planning, Visualization, and/or Astrodynamics
• Experience with the creation and use of spacecraft command and control system utilizing cryptographic equipment and a combination of government and/or commercial communications paths
• Experience with the creation and use of planning software and constraint checking applications utilized in complex and dynamic space mission planning
• Experience with the creation and implementation of visualization tools for space missions, including dynamic renderings of space vehicles, depiction of space vehicle missions, simulation of space vehicle sensor and mission outputs, and configuration displays of complex contextual and situational awareness information
• Linux, Ansible, Docker, Graphics and Animation, UI/UX experience

Benefits

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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $193,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Schedule

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.