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Software Engineer - Level 3/4

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Manhattan Beach, CA, USA
109K-213K Annually
Senior level
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Manhattan Beach, CA, USA
109K-213K Annually
Senior level
Design, develop, test, refactor, document, and debug ground-segment application software. Support program milestones, operate independently in Agile teams, implement automated tests, and deliver mission-capable, near-real-time systems in a cloud environment.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Software Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our team in either Manhattan Beach, CA, Fairfax, VA, Aurora, CO, or Morrisville, NC.

In this role, you will be on the Space Vehicle Management team where you will design, develop, document, refactor, test, and debug applications software for a Ground Segment. You will support the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission.

The successful candidate will have Software development experience, with the ability to digest changes and synthesize them into working designs, generate efficient code according to the specifications, and adapt to changes as necessary that are driven by bugs or specification updates or the customer. You will be expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment, and to be highly self-motivated, reporting information to leads and the customer. You will be expected to handle diverse assignments with efficiency, finding unique solutions and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Software Engineer - Level 3: 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 3 years with Master's degree; 1 year with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

  • Software Engineer - Level 4: 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 6 years with Master's degree; 4 years with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at the time of application, and ability to successfully pass a polygraph

  • Experience with Java, C++ and Python (or similar scripting language) in a cloud environment

  • Experience with Agile development methodologies

  • Automated testing experience

  • Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

  • STEM degree

  • Adjudicated CI or FS polygraph

  • Proficient with Python, Perl, Rust, Docker/Kubernetes, Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD

  • Proficient with Atlassian tools (i.e., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

  • Familiar with Kubernetes cluster software deployment

  • Experience with automated test tools (i.e., Cucumber, Behave, Eggplant, Selenium, Cypress)

  • Experience developing software for complex near real-time ground systems in mission domain

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $213,400.00

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. 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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