RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Sector is seeking multiple Software Engineers to support Tactical Space Systems Division in their development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. In this role, you will get an opportunity to help "gamify" certain aspects of the mission.

This position is located onsite on our Colorado Springs, CO campus. After hours or extended work week may be required.

What You’ll Have an Opportunity to Do:

Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layerDeveloping client and server applications and services using service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities.Applications will span languages and toolsets including C++, Python, 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.Develop software which provides command and control functionality of a hardware system (sending commands, receiving acknowledgements, working on and integrating across interfaces)Develop software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes.Develop software which enables the visualization of a complex and dynamic environment in both two and 3 dimensions, complete with decisions tools, intelligent context, and user-centric interface design."Gamify" certain aspects of the mission.

This position may be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications

Principal Engineer

Bachelors in software engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline plus 5 years of development experience (3 years with a Master’s Degree, 0 years with a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.Current DoD Top Secret Clearance with prior SCI/SCI eligibility at time of application.Familiarity with Agile programs including Agile DevOpsExperience with the design, build, and deployment of software productsExperience in producing software architecture documentation.Experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes

Sr. Principal Engineer

Bachelor’s in software engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline plus 9 years of development experience (7 years with a Master’s Degree, 4 years with a PhD).  Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.Current DoD Top Secret Clearance with prior SCI/SCI eligibility at time of applicationFamiliarity with Agile programs including Agile DevOpsExperience with the design, build, and deployment of software productsExperience in producing software architecture documentation.Experience with Python, C++ and Docker/KubernetesPrior experience with modeling and simulation in support of wargaming, user training, TTP generation and/or CONOPS exploration

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing satellite ground software with any of the following applications for spacecraft missions is highly preferred:  Command and Control, Mission Planning, Visualization, and/or Astrodynamics.Experience with the creation and use of spacecraft command and control system utilizing cryptographic equipment and a combination of government and/or commercial communications paths.Experience with the creation and use of planning software and constraint checking applications utilized in complex and dynamic space mission planning.Experience with the creation and implementation of visualization tools for space missions, including dynamic renderings of space vehicles, depiction of space vehicle missions, simulation of space vehicle sensor and mission outputs, and configuration displays of complex contextual and situational awareness information.C, Qt are all desiredLinux, Ansible, Docker, Graphics and Animation, UI/UX experience

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft.  We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants.  Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

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)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

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Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.