Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer - Software Development

Northrop Grumman$91K — $137K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of related experience or a master's degree with entry-level experience
  • Proficient in programming languages: C++, Java, and Python
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
  • Experience with software engineering fundamentals across the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies
  • Understanding of software application integration processes
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and necessary program accesses

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug Mission Systems software
  • Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to meet technical and schedule objectives
  • Apply software engineering principles through all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Participate in full life cycle from requirements to delivery of software products
  • Work in Agile Scrum teams for development across multiple software baselines
  • Coordinate with teams on software verification and integration tasks
  • Support software integration with external interfaces in test environments

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan contributions
  • Company-paid holidays and PTO
  • Annual bonus opportunities based on performance
  • Potential for overtime and discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be on site in San Diego, CA. This Software Engineers primary role is to Design, Develop, Document, Test and Debug the Mission Systems software.

The Engineer will collaborate with IPT Leads, Integration RE, Software RE, and other developers in a team-oriented environment to achieve program goals; ensures that technical, integration, and schedule performance measures are being met with particular focus on software quality, requirement verification and detail design approaches comply with Sector processes, procedures, and best design/architecture approaches.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and entry level engineering experience.

• Excellent working knowledge with the following programming and scripting languages: C++, Java, and Python

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

• Support program statement of work by applying fundamentals of software engineering to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle

• Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels

• Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualifications, and delivery of SW products to our customers

• Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines

• Demonstrated understanding of application software integration procedures

• Coordinate and collaborate directly with software development and other engineering discipline teams to develop, write, document, and execute software requirement verification and integration, identifying and tracking issues through resolution

• Support software integration with external interfaces and hardware components in systems integration labs and other integrated test environments

• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Git, Git Lab, automated build tools, static code analysis

• Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging.

• Strong technical trouble-shooting skills.

• Experience with cybersecurity compliance using security frameworks and remediation tools (SCC SCAP scanner, Fortify and STIG Viewer).

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.

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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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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