Northrop Grumman

Skillbridge Software Engineer TS SCI clearance

Northrop Grumman$103K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant software experience or master's degree with 3 years' experience, or High School diploma with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph or acquiring CI poly before start
  • Proficiency with Java programming language
  • Experience with software design and development
  • Familiarity with Java build systems

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable, high-performance platforms for handling large data sets
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create secure backend solutions
  • Write and maintain Java software for ground equipment status and control
  • Create data-intensive applications and machine learning infrastructure
  • Deploy containerized applications in Kubernetes
  • Build robust backend systems for customer AI initiatives
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and implement new deployment features

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

SkillBridge Eligibility:
• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer to work on-site at Schriever SFB, near Colorado Springs, CO for our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program. We Liaison with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Satellite Control Network (SCN) to support our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program, and to provide satellite support services to our mission critical customer. FROST conducts real time on-orbit support, launch ascent support and End-of-Life operations for all NOPS (NRO Operations Squadron) missions.

The FROST Software team works in a state-of-the-art dynamic environment to develop new containerized software and maintain existing software for different needs on the program.

Responsibilities:
  • You'll work with scalable, high-performance platforms designed to handle billions of data points, contributing to backend systems, distributed architectures, and machine learning infrastructure in secure environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the vision for backend solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of government agencies operating in secure environments
  • Write and maintain Java software used to establish connections for status & control of ground equipment.
  • Develop distributed systems, data-intensive applications, and machine learning infrastructure to enable real impact for mission owners
  • Deploy new containerized software applications in Kubernetes orchestration environment
  • Build robust and reliable backend systems that can serve as standalone products, empowering customers to accelerate their own AI ambitions
  • Manage existing CI/CD pipelines and develop new deployment features
  • Perform software engineering support for systems implementation
  • Write and maintain Java software to support launch operations
  • Assist team members primarily on Java programming utilizing the Spring Boot framework.
  • Develop and maintain React-based user interfaces
  • Assist with customer requests by enhancing existing capabilities and creating new ones where needed.
  • Participate actively in customer engagements, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions
  • Contribute to the platform roadmap and product strategy, playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our offerings


Basic Qualifications:
  • Work on-site at Schriever SFB, near Colorado Springs, CO
  • TS/SCI with a Ci polygraph or a TS SCI acquiring a Counterintelligence polygraph CI Poly prior to start.
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant software experience or a master's and 3 years' experience or a High School diploma / equivalent with 9 years' experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Experience and proficiency with Java
  • Experience Software design and development
  • Familiar with Java build systems


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledgeable with IDE for Java software development or other similar experience
  • Experience with Gitlab or other similar CI/CD experience
  • Experience with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB.
  • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
  • Experience using/writing Ansible automation scripts.
  • Experience with C++ programming language.
  • Working knowledge of SQL databases.


Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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