Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is seeking a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer 6 DevSecOps to join the Ground Segment team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This role is a hybrid role located on site in San Diego, CA.
In this role you will be working with the latest technology to modernize software product production with DevSecOps - continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, continuous cyber, continuous deployment, and continuous metrics on aerospace programs. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, deployment, and operation of modern DevSecOps software factory. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Real-time & Embedded Software, Test Automation, DevSecOps, and Systems Test in an Agile software development environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement segments of DevSecOps lifecycle - continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, continuous cyber, and continuous deployment pipeline
- Manage infrastructure-as-code to scale cloud footprint dynamically and cost-effectively
- Support full-stack software development across multiple languages, architectures, and tools
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to collect feedback, derive requirements, and action solutions
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 to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
This position may be filled as either a level 2 Software Engineer or a level 3 Principal Software Engineer.
Basic Qualifications:
- Level 2: Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with at least 2 years of experience, OR a Master Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with entry level experience
- Level 3: Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with at least 5 years of experience, OR a Master Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with at least3 years of experience, OR a PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with at least 0 years of experience
- Experience with at least one programming language (Python, Java, C++, C#, Shell, Batch, Powershell, Groovy) and software development lifecycle
- Experience with React.js, REST API integration, and JSON/XML parsing
- Experience with software development using agile processes (Kanban, Scrum, Scrumban)
- Experience with implementing DevSecOps lifecycle - continuous build, integration, test, deployment, cyber, monitoring
- Experience with one of the following continues integration tools: Jenkins, Gitlab, Bamboo
- Experience with one of the following change management tracking system tools: Jira, ClearQuest, Asana
- Experience with one of the following source-control systems: GIT, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Subversion
- Exposed to Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Vault, Nexus, Fortify, dependency management tools, and monitoring systems like Prometheus
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with configuration of virtual machines and virtual networks (VPC, NSX-T, NSX-V)
- Experience with one of the following system-level automated test tools: Robot Framework, Selenium, TestComplete
- Experience with React.js, REST API, GraphQL API integration, and JSON/XML parsing
- Experience with REST/GraphQL API integration and JSON/XML parsing
- Experience with cloud/virtualization platforms (AWS, VMWare, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker)
- Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Vault, Nexus, Fortify, dependency management tools, and monitoring systems like Prometheus
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) CI/CD
- Experience building Microsoft Power Apps
- Linux and Windows SysAdmin experience
- Bitbucket, Jira, Crucible, and Fortify SSC administration experience
- Proficiency with system requirements and DOORS
- Knowledge in Cybersecurity principles
- Experience using AI tools
- Active Secret Clearance
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 candidates 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.