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Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)

Principal Software Engineer (Top Secret) Space Systems (Dulles)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792


Requisition ID: R10181165 Category:

Engineering

Location:

Dulles, Virginia, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Top Secret

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

Days (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. 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. Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a

Software Engineer

to support a Tactical Space Systems Division study. Focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This position is located onsite on our

Dulles, VA

campus, and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP at the time of application. After hours or extended work week may be required. What you’ll get to do: Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer

Developing client and server applications and services using service or object-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange

Applications will span languages and toolsets including Python, C++, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation

Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind

Support Operations ground software and associated configurations, troubleshooting both software errors and hardware affecting the operation of ground software

Support Acceptance Test events, including running tests

Test Automation

Configuration of ground segment software

Resolution and remediation of software defects

Software Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs

Ground software support during launch and launch rehearsal events

Support the installation of new ground segment software in operational, development and test environments

Basic Qualifications: 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree (ideally in a STEM field) OR 3 years with a Masters OR a PhD. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Demonstrated software development experience

Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience

Existing DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application

Preferred Qualifications: Linux Operating System experience

Ansible/Kubernetes

Agile

DevOps

Demonstrated experience in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring

Significant experience with designing, building, and deploying of software products

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 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 Salary Range:

$110,300 - $165,500 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. 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.

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