Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3 - Top Secret Clearance Req'd - R10239772
Colorado Springs, CO • Top Secret clearance required to start • 10% travel
About the role
Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit has an opening for a Software Engineer – Level 2 or 3. This position supports a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs focused on missile defense, space, and intelligence. You will join modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing software engineering tasks using languages like C++ and Python to support complex analysis of defense systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers in the planning, design, and development of product software.
- Ensure software standards are met and align with customer requirements.
- Work on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited university, or a Master’s Degree.
- For Level 2: 2 years of related work experience (or 1 year with a PhD).
- For Level 3: 5 years of related work experience (or 3 years with a Master’s, or 1 year with a PhD).
- Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application (required to start).
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
- Recent experience developing software in C/C++, Java, Python, or similar object-oriented languages.
- Experience with test-driven development.
- Quick to learn and absorb new concepts and information.
- Experience with git configuration management tools and collaboration products like GitHub, BitBucket, or GitLab.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with user interface app development and front-end software.
- Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, Code Quality, Static Analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, and Jenkins.
- Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- Highly experienced with Linux, scripting, and operations.
- Experience implementing complex mathematical algorithms in code.
- Experience with automated software requirements testing and analysis.
- Experience developing software in a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment.
Pay
- Level 2 Salary Range: $83,400 – $125,200
- Level 3 Salary Range: $103,600 – $155,400
The above salary ranges represent general guidelines. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and company results
- Long Term Incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions