Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - TS/SCI (Space/Satellite Systems)

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking Software Engineers to support Tactical Space Systems Division in their development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. In this role, you will get an opportunity to help "gamify" certain aspects of the mission. 

The positions are located onsite on our Dulles, VA or Colorado Springs, CO campuses and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP. After hours or extended work week may be required. 

What You’ll Have an Opportunity to Do:  

• Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer 

• Developing client and server applications and services using service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities 

• Applications will span languages and toolsets including C++, Python, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation 

• Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind 

• Develop software which provides command and control functionality of a hardware system (sending commands, receiving acknowledgements, working on and integrating across interfaces) 

• Develop software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes 

• Develop software which enables the visualization of a complex and dynamic environment in both two and 3 dimensions, complete with decisions tools, intelligent context, and user-centric interface design 

• "Gamify" certain aspects of the mission. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in software engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline (Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)

• Minimum of 2 years (level 2) or 5 years (level 3) of development experience with C++, Python 

• Active or current Top Secret Clearance with prior SCI/SAP eligibility at time of application

• Familiarity with Agile programs including Agile DevOps 

• Experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products 

• Experience in producing software architecture documentation 

• Experience with Python & C++ 

• Prior experience with modeling and simulation in support of wargaming, user training, TTP generation and/or CONOPS exploration 

• US Citizenship 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience developing satellite ground software with any of the following applications for spacecraft missions is highly preferred:  Command and Control, Mission Planning, Visualization, and/or Astrodynamics 

• Experience with the creation and use of spacecraft command and control system utilizing cryptographic equipment and a combination of government and/or commercial communications paths 

• Experience with the creation and use of planning software and constraint checking applications utilized in complex and dynamic space mission planning 

• Experience with the creation and implementation of visualization tools for space missions, including dynamic renderings of space vehicles, depiction of space vehicle missions, simulation of space vehicle sensor and mission outputs, and configuration displays of complex contextual and situational awareness information 

• C, Qt are all desired 

• Linux, Ansible, Docker, FreeFlyer, Graphics and Animation, UI/UX experience 

Colorado Springs salary range:

Level 2- $81,000-$111,000

Level 3 - $100,000-$140,000

Dulles salary range:

Level 2- $89,000- $124,000

Level 3- $110,000-$155,000