Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems’ Ballistic Missile and Analysis Services program is seeking a Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer to work in Bellevue, Nebraska. The team develops and supports the Dynamic Application and Rapid Targeting System (DARTS), part of USSTRATCOM’s Strategic Mission Planning and Execution System. Its software supports planning and execution of intercontinental and sea-launched ballistic missile missions. The selected engineer will design, implement, and test software solutions for new and evolving mission requirements. The role participates in the full software development lifecycle, with a concentration in software engineering, and works with software developers and other stakeholders to deliver sustainable, high-quality products. Candidates should be effective communicators and problem solvers who can build productive working relationships. Work is full-time and on-site in Bellevue, NE, and requires an active DoD Secret clearance.
Requirements
- For Software Engineer: high school diploma and at least 6 years of software development experience, or a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of software development experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field and no required prior software development experience.
- For Principal Software Engineer: high school diploma and at least 9 years of software development experience, or a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of software development experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of software development experience.
- Experience as a full-stack software developer.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Demonstrated experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C#, or similar.
- Familiarity with relational database management systems, specifically Oracle Database, and SQL.
- Working knowledge of Agile development processes.
- Understanding of unit and integration testing principles and tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with small technical teams.
- Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results.
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to work full-time on-site in Bellevue, Nebraska.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
- Hands-on software development experience using Java, Angular 2 or later, and TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Experience designing and implementing microservices and REST APIs, including use of the OpenAPI (Swagger) specification.
- Proficiency with DevOps/DevSecOps practices and tools.
- Experience with Jenkins.
- Experience with Ansible.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm for containerized deployments.
- Familiarity with software testing and analysis tools such as JUnit, Jest, Vitest, QF-Test or similar functional and regression test tools, SonarQube, ESLint, and KICS.
- Demonstrated use of integrated development environments such as VS Code and Eclipse, and configuration management tools such as Git and GitLab.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test software solutions that address new and evolving mission requirements.
- Participate in the software development lifecycle, with a concentration in software engineering.
- Complete work independently and as part of an Agile team.
- Support the team in completing software on schedule.
- Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions.
- Collaborate with software designers and/or software engineers to plan, design, develop, and utilize software systems.
- Regularly demonstrate progress to customers.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
