Software Engineering Lead - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman•Boulder, CO

1d•$114,000 - $213,400•Onsite

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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU), Advanced Programs group has an exciting career opportunity for a Software Engineer Lead – Level 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to lead a team of 2-4 people. We are a smaller team of ~15 people working on cutting edge missile tracking and interception capabilities - Join our software team and come make history with us! The position is located on-site in Boulder, CO. Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver. Position Overview: The selected Software Engineer will join the Advanced Programs team as a software engineering leader with hands on modern C++ development, leadership, CI/CD dev and maintenance, software architecture and detailed design experience.

Requirements

Principal Software Engineer – Leve 3: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD.
Sr. Principal Software Engineer – Level 4: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD.
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application and is required to start; with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
C++ Development Experience
Cloud Computing Technology Proficiency
High level of confidence with at least three of the following technologies: Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes, Nexus, Artifactory, Containers, Podman, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, and Opentelementry)
Linux Experience

Nice To Haves

C++ Compiling and Package Management System Proficiency (i.e. Conan, Cmake, GCC)
Python Development Proficiency
Python Package Management Proficiency (i.e. pip, setup tools)
Experience developing and troubleshooting software in a team environment
Experience with Software Cyber Compliance
Understands CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) and ATO (authority to operate)
Willingness to quickly adapt to new technologies and challenges
Embraces 'full stack' engineering
OO design pattern and modern data structure experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, development, documentation, testing, deployment, and debugging of software applications
Researching, identifying, and implementing solutions to complex, multi-disciplinary software problems
Will collaborate with Chief Architect, Program Management and Team Lead peers to set technical vision for the software team
Provide tasking and mentorship to 2-4 Software team members

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)