Software Engineers (Level 2 or 3) AHT

About the Role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. This role focuses on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software, located onsite at our Dulles, VA campus. It requires a Top Secret clearance at the time of application and supports our Space Systems East Engineering Software Controls Engineering (SCE) group.

Responsibilities

• Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer
• Developing client and server applications and services using service or object-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities
• Applications will span languages and toolsets including Python, C++, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation
• Support Operations ground software and associated configurations, including troubleshooting software errors and hardware affecting ground software operation
• Support Acceptance Test events, including running tests and test automation
• Configuration of ground segment software
• Resolution and remediation of software defects
• Software Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs
• Ground software support during launch and launch rehearsal events
• Support the installation of new ground segment software in operational, development, and test environments

Qualifications

This position can be filled at either the Software Development Engineer Level 2 or 3.

Software Development Engineer Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 2 years of experience; OR a master’s degree and 0 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (additional 4 years)
• Demonstrated software development experience
• Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

Software Development Engineer Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience; OR a master’s degree and 3 years; OR a PhD and 1 year. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (additional 4 years)
• Demonstrated software development experience
• Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong preference given to Top Secret with SCI

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, but this may vary based on business needs and candidate availability.