Software Engineer Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman

83d • $110,300 - $165,500

About The Position

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. The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! As a engineer, you'll be joining our growing Aurora Software and Digital Engineering department which has 200+ Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, and Network Engineer peers from entry-level to the most senior chief engineers and architects. Software Engineers frequently get into informal (example: Subject Matter Expert) and formal technical leadership roles within their programs, as applicable and per interest. We have plenty of opportunities for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions. Our Software Department is part of a larger organization that includes Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test staff as well as a Hardware Engineering unit. This larger organization influences cross-program collaboration, professional development and training, as well as engagement and inclusion activities such as lunch-n-learns, campus events, and leadership mixers.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relative experience; Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relative experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relative experience; Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of relative experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required at time of application.
• Must be willing to submit and pass a CI Poly after starting work.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems.
• Hands-on experience with Python and Git for version control.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Go/C++
• Experience with Kubernetes/Docker
• Experience with AWS

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain secure software solutions in a classified environment.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimize software performance.
• Maintain code quality and ensure code reviews are conducted regularly.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Support application deployment and sustainment in physical and virtual landscapes.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree