Software Developer - Level 3/4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Software Developer - Level 3/4 to join their team. This position is contingent upon program award and funding. The role involves designing, developing, documenting, integrating, testing, deploying, and maintaining applications software for Ground Segment Functions for the iC2 system. The ideal candidate will have experience in software engineering and development across the full software life cycle, experience with DevSecOps processes and cloud platforms, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment. The role requires self-motivation, reporting to leads and customers, handling diverse assignments efficiently, finding unique solutions, and working collaboratively in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Requirements
- Software Developer - Level 3: 5 years of software development experience with Bachelor's degree; 3 years of stated experience with Master's degree; 1 year of stated experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of stated experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Software Developer - Level 4: 8 years of software development experience with Bachelor's degree; 6 years of stated experience with Master's degree; 4 years of stated experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of stated experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
- Strong proficiency in modern web development frameworks and libraries such as Angular, React, Vue.js, or similar, with proven success in delivering robust applications
- Extensive experience developing applications on Linux/Unix operating systems
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more server-side languages, including Python, C++, Node.js, Go, or Java; with a track record of developing scalable backend solutions
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, or gRPC services
- Familiarity with asynchronous messaging systems (e.g., NATS, ActiveMQ, etc.)
- Solid background with SQL or NoSQL database systems to build and maintain data-driven applications
- Proficient in Agile principles, and the effective use of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Ability to design scalable database schemas and write optimized queries
- Competence in reading and interpreting CAMEO/MBSE models
- Previous experience developing Command and Control software for Satellite Ground Systems
- Experience working within a DevOps pipeline
- Active TS/SCI clearance
Responsibilities
- Develop software using modern web development frameworks/libraries, such as: Angular, React, Vue.js, or similar.
- Implement applications software using server-side program languages in Python, C++, Node.js, and Go in a Linux/Unix environment.
- Design, develop, and govern high‑performance services (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and enterprise‑level asynchronous messaging (NATS, ActiveMQ) for satellite ground software solutions.
- Utilize Atlassian tool suite, including Jira dashboards, Confluence knowledge bases, eazyBI reports, custom JQL queries.
- Execute program tasking and software development using Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, SQL or NoSQL database systems, scalable database schemas and optimized queries.
- Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration, enabling timely development and deployment of satellite ground software solutions.
- Own development and execution of features for satellite ground systems domain, with familiarity in reading CAMEO/MBSE models.
Benefits
- 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.
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
