Staff Software Engineer - Software Assurance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Aeronautics Systems Center of Technical Excellence has an opening for a Staff Software Engineer – Software Assurance to join our team of individuals within our software organization.

This role can be in Melbourne, Florida; San Diego, California; or El Segundo, California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Software Assurance Technical Discipline Lead in process improvement, program training efforts and everything as code (XaC) updates to the Secure Software Factory
• As requested by Chief Engineers, support programs that need help with various software assurance aspects, in collaboration with the SW CoTE.  This support includes Airworthiness, Software System Safety, Nuclear Surety and security
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines to break down silos and allow for effective communication and cross-training

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related professional/military experience in Software Engineering; a Master of Science degree and 10 years of related professional/military experience in Software Engineering; OR a Ph.D. and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Software Engineering
• Experience with at least one programming language (Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python, Swift) and software development lifecycle
• Must have experience with one of the following configuration management systems: GIT, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Subversion
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• A willingness to learn and grow in the software assurance discipline
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) – NIST SP 800-53r5
• Understand Common weakness enumeration (CWEs)
• Understand Common vulnerability enumeration (CVEs)
• Familiarity with the Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSEH)
• Familiarity with the AFMAN 91-119
• Familiarity with DO-178C

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of containers and cloud technology (AWS, VMWare, Azure, Kubernetes)
• Basic knowledge of agile processes (Kanban, Scrum, Scrumban)
• Basic knowledge of security metrics
• Basic knowledge of software application security testing, dynamic analysis, software composition analysis, fuzzing, binary analysis

Salary Ranges based on geographic location

Melbourne, FL: $152,900 - $229,300

San Diego, CA and El Segundo, CA: $177,000 - $265,600

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $265,600.00

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.