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Northrop Grumman

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

Northrop Grumman, Richmond, Virginia, United States


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

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 Requisition ID: R10181165 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. 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 that include first-of-a-kind capabilities 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. This will involve 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 (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work) 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.

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