Software Engineer - Level 4-Top Secret Clearance Req'd -R10239773
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 is seeking a Software Engineer – Level 4 to support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs focused on missile defense, space, and intelligence. This role involves 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 containing logical and mathematical solutions.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in planning, designing, and developing 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 and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience 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
Primary salary range: $129,300 – $193,900. Base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice Presidents and Directors may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.