Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer - NG Space Systems

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! 

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program. 

The large, restricted Development and O&M programs have an immediate need for a Software/DevOps Engineer to directly support the activities of the Software Configuration Management (SCM) team as they modernize the factory software production and delivery pipeline, transitioning from traditional/legacy methodologies.

Basic Qualifications for the Software Engineer:

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access prior to start date
• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Strong SW coding experience with Python
• Experience in Java, Perl C++, similar programming languages also highly desirable
• Strong experience with Linux/Unix and Shell scripting
• Hands on back-end experience with Atlassian Tool suite: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo (or Jenkins)
• Knowledge of protocols like REST API, CI/CD, and Nexus

Preferred Qualifications for the Software Engineer:

• Current active SCI clearance
• Strong coding experience in Java, Perl, C++, or other similar programming languages
• Strong understanding of the requirements of the SCM function and how it is impacted by the changes being introduced to all of the factory processes
• Strong communication skills to clearly present technical approaches and findings
• Ability to thrive and perform these technical tasks in a fast-paced environment with high expectations

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Software Engineer:

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access prior to start date
• 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; an additional 9 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system
• Proficient with C/C++ programming

Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Software Engineer:

• Strong in math and algorithms
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl or Python
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders
• Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
• Experience developing in a Linux environment using git
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Salary Range: $87,200.00 - $130,800.00Salary Range 2: $107,300.00 - $160,900.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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. 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.