Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman$75K — $112K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM; 2-7 years relevant experience or Master's degree with no experience
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance (aligned within the last 5 years)
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD tools like Bamboo or Jenkins
  • Proficiency in C# and/or Java with a solid grasp of Object-Oriented Design
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows technologies
  • Knowledge of automated test script development (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications and systems
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery
  • Set up Development, Test, and Build environments
  • Create and update installers for Windows products
  • Conduct software installation, testing, and verification
  • Support software build and installation processes
  • Collaborate in scrum teams to deploy mission-critical features

Benefits

  • Possible relocation assistance
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Savings plan participation
  • Annual bonuses based on individual contributions
  • Long term incentives for higher-level positions
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Software Engineer /Principal Software Engineer based out of Oklahoma City, OK Our Team works on state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems. This is a role in a large program that will support the full software product lifecycle in an Agile Scrum framework: requirement definition, estimation, implementation, unit testing, integration testing, SW/HW integration, test documentation, supporting test events, and customer support. The ideal candidate will be a cross-functional team player, willing to take on challenges, that collaborates with internal and external teams and that is driven to provide solutions to internal and external customers.

This is in support of the B2 program

Responsibilities Include:
  • Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions while ensuring software standards are met
  • Maintain and improve the software CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, bug free delivery of critical business software to production
  • Set up and deploy Development, Test, and Build environments
  • Create and update Windows installers
  • Install, test, and verify software products
  • Provide support for the software build and installation
  • Work within a Cross-Functional scrum to develop high-priority mission planning features.
  • Understand third-party software and hardware peripherals to support implementation of software interfaces and support integration
  • Develop software test products such as Verification Cross Reference Matrices to tie software requirements to software tests, Software Test Plans, Software Test Procedures, and Software Test Reports.
  • Define and develop test approaches for new software and system capabilities
  • Compile data and define changes required in testing procedures or new testing requirements
  • Perform frequent Smoke Testing and frequent Acceptance Testing on SW builds
  • Resolve technical issues within a scrum, across scrums, and with the support of other functional roles
  • Interface on a technical level with the customer
  • Support authoring and development of contract deliverable documentation that support deliverable software products and test events
  • Help define automated test strategies
  • Support the Agile Framework as a Scrum Master, when required


All work must be performed on-site in Hollywood, MD

Software Engineer Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 2 years of relevant (Computer Science, etc.) experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master's degree (Computer Science, etc.). Relevant (Computer Science, etc.) years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years), with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances
  • Experience with/using Agile Methodology and Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools (Bamboo, Jenkins) and Practices
  • Familiarity with Agile framework
  • Proficiency in C# and/or Java and Object-Oriented Software Design paradigms
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows technologies
  • Test procedure development and maintenance
  • Experience supporting/coordinating formal test events
  • Experience with one or more of the following scripts: yaml, Python, PowerShell, Batch, Typescript
  • Automated test script or test procedure development and maintenance for software testing
  • Experience with automated testing and test software such as TestComplete 4
  • A functional understanding of how revision control systems (e.g., BitBucket, git, CVS, etc.) are used
  • Hands-on system troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Principal Software Engineer Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of relevant (Computer Science, etc.) experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree (Computer Science, etc.). Relevant (Computer Science, etc.) years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years), with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances
  • Experience with/using Agile Methodology and Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools (Bamboo, Jenkins) and Practices
  • Experience as a Scrum Master
  • Proficiency in C# and/or Java and Object-Oriented Software Design paradigms
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows technologies
  • Test procedure development and maintenance
  • Experience supporting/coordinating formal test events
  • Experience with one or more of the following scripts: yaml, Python, PowerShell, Batch, Typescript
  • Automated test script or test procedure development and maintenance for software testing
  • Experience with automated testing and test software such as TestComplete 4
  • A functional understanding of how revision control systems (e.g., BitBucket, git, CVS, etc.) are used
  • Hands-on system troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in C#, .NET Framework
  • Experience with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Microsoft Windows-based Applications
  • Experience with Microservice development and service communication protocols such as gRPC and/or REST
  • Experience working with requirements in DOORS
  • Automated test script or test procedure development
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • Experience with Software Design Patterns
  • Experience with/using Relational Databases, SQL
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite: Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Crucible/Fish-eye
  • Familiarity with/using/deploying to Cloud technology: Azure and/or AWS
  • Familiarity with/using Containers in Docker and/or Kubernetes
  • Experience with/using and/or managing these DevOps tools: Ansible, Terraform, Chef, or Puppet
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong interpersonal and analytic skills
  • Previous in-depth mission planning domain knowledge of program software design and code
  • Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) or Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM™) certification
  • Experience working with requirements in DOORS.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies.
  • Strong interpersonal and analytic skills; Works well in a team-environment
  • Experience with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Framework (FW)
  • Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development
  • Experience with Air Force mission planning
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years)
  • Current SCI/SAP access


Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $112,700.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00

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.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
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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