RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionIn this role, the focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. These positions are located onsite on our
Dulles, VA campus, and requires a Top Secret clearance at the time of application.
This opportunity supports our Space Systems East Engineering Software Controls Engineering (SCE) group.
What you'll get to do:- Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer
- Developing client and server applications and services using service or object-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities
- Applications will span languages and toolsets including Python, C++, 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
- Support Operations ground software and associated configurations. This will involve troubleshooting both software errors and hardware affecting the operation of ground software
- Support Acceptance Test events, including running tests
- Test Automation
- Configuration of ground segment software
- Resolution and remediation of software defects
- Software Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs
- Ground software support during launch and launch rehearsal events
- Support the installation of new ground segment software in operational, development and test environments
What does success look like?As a successful employee, you will:
- Be an active and integral member of your team
- Channel your enthusiasm to innovate
- Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security
- Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas
*this position can be filled at either the Software Development Engineer Level 2 or 3.
Basic Qualifications:Software Development Engineer Level 2- Bachelor's degree (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 0 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (additional 4 years)
- Demonstrated software development experience
- Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must have an active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
Software Development Engineer Level 3- Bachelor's degree (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 3 years: OR a PhD and 1 year. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (additional 4 years)
- Demonstrated software development experience
- Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must have an active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
Preferred Qualification:- Strong preference given to Top Secret with SCI
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
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.
