Software/Dev Ops Engineer - Level 4 - Space AHT

Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret security clearance is required to start. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit has an exciting career opportunity for DevOps Software Engineers to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The selected Engineer will support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor, providing technical contributions and guidance to software products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position may be filled at multiple grade levels based on qualifications.

Requirements

• STEM B.S. Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 8 years of relevant experience; M.S. with 6 years of relevant experience; or PhD with 4 years of experience
• Current active in-scope US Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application (required to start)
• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite and software version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket
• Experience working in a DevOps environment
• Ability to neutrally assess and decompose open-ended technical problems into action plans with defined success criteria
• Experience developing modeling and simulation software or debugging complex software systems
• Experience with languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, ADA, or Java
• Experience working with Object Oriented Design, SOLID design principles, or software design patterns
• Ability to support an in-person / closed-area work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting missile defense programs such as GWS
• Experience performing root cause analysis (on software systems) or forensic software analysis
• Active Security+ certification

Pay

Primary salary range: $135,800.00 – $203,600.00. The final offer considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business