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Northrop Grumman

Staff Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245


Requisition ID: R10177340

Category: Engineering

Location: El Segundo, California, United States of America

Clearance Type: Top Secret

Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team for JADC2 Special Project software development and the Hermes software lead. This team is part of the research and advanced development organization for exciting new next generation technologies. This position will be located in El Segundo, CA, operating on our 9/80 schedule meaning you will get every other Friday off. This position has some Hybrid work available.

Duties will include development of payload interfaces and command and control displays, software static code analysis, travel to customer sites and flight testing. This individual will have the ability to shape multiple efforts to align software architecture and implementation approaches and develop towards a common product line. Candidate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to build customer relationships and the ability to represent the team at customer meetings.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 12 years of experience; OR master’s degree in computer science or a STEM related discipline from an accredited university with 10 years of experience; OR PhD Degree in Computer Science or a STEM related discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of experience

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access

Proficient in C++, Java with both front and back-end development experience

Experience with data processing of H.264, H.265, and NTIF products

Experience with OMS/UCI Experience with flight testing new payloads

Experience with micro-service architecture and writing mission critical software

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data processing of MIE4NITF

Experience with statistical analysis of large data sets including standard score applications

Familiarity with command, control, and data dissemination of passive optical payloads with extremely large data collects

Experience interfacing/managing suppliers and presenting at customer events

Background in autonomy, pilot decision aids and unmanned platforms

String understanding of design/dependency constraints when developing systems for SAP programs

Salary Range: $171,000 - $256,400

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.