RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Software Development I&T Engineer - Level 2 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. *Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. In this role, you will have experience in software engineering and development across the full software life cycle and experience working with DevSecOps processes and cloud platforms. You will design, develop, document, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain applications software for Ground Segment Functions for the iC2 system, supporting the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and will be expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment. You will 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. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Implement applications software using server-side program languages in Python, C++, Node.js, and Go in a Linux/Unix environment. - Design, develop, and govern highperformance services (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and enterpriselevel asynchronous messaging (NATS, ActiveMQ) for satellite ground software solutions. - Utilize Atlassian tool suite, including Jira dashboards, Confluence knowledge bases, eazyBI reports, custom JQL queries. - Execute program tasking and software development using Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, SQL or NoSQL database systems, scalable database schemas and optimized queries. - Coordinate crossfunctional collaboration, enabling timely development and deployment of satellite ground software solutions. - Own development and execution of features for satellite ground systems domain, with familiarity in reading CAMEO/MBSE models. - Coordinate and execute integration and testing activities to ensure software components function cohesively within the system. - Work closely with other teams to integrate software features as they are completed, identifying and resolving issues proactively. Basic Qualifications: - 2+ years of software development experience with Bachelor's degree; 0 years of stated experience with Master's degree; an additional 4 years of stated experience may be considered in lieu of degree - Candidate must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidates maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. - Experience developing applications on Linux/Unix operating systems - Working knowledge of one or more server-side languages, including Python, Node.js, and Go - Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, or gRPC services - Basic understanding of asynchronous messaging systems (e.g., NATS, ActiveMQ, etc.) - Familiarity with SQL or NoSQL database systems for data-driven application development - Exposure to Agile principles, and Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) - Strong background in system integration and testing for large, distributed software systems - Strong knowledge of integration best practices, focusing on subsystem interfaces, APIs, and complex workflows Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in C++ and Java and at least one scripting language, IE Python, Matlab, Shell - Proficient in reading requirements and interface documents to generate repeatable automated tests - Experience integrating and testing software in environments where development, testing, and deployment are done iteratively - Familiarity with testing frameworks/tools for distributed systems and microservices testing - Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud - Ability to design scalable database schemas and optimize queries - Familiarity with reading and interpreting CAMEO/MBSE models - Previous exposure to developing Command and Control software for Satellite Ground Systems - Experience working within a DevOps pipeline - Active TS/SCI clearance *Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: . Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: . As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for: -Medical, Dental & Vision coverage -401k -Educational Assistance -Life Insurance -Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions -Paid Time Off -Health & Wellness Resources -Employee Discounts -Flexible Schedules:for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work. #LosAngelesSpace #LI-DB1 Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 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.