Northrop Grumman
Principal Software Engineer (Top Secret) Space Systems (Dulles)
Dulles, VA
Dec 22, 2024
$110,300 - $165,500 a year
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: R10181165
Category: Engineering
Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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 a Software Engineer to support a Tactical Space Systems Division study. Focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This position is located onsite on our Dulles, VA campus, and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP at the time of application. After hours or extended work week may be required.
What you'll get to do:

• Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer
• Developing client and server applications and services using service or object-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities
• Applications will span languages and toolsets including Python, C++, 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
• Support Operations ground software and associated configurations.  This will involve troubleshooting both software errors and hardware affecting the operation of ground software
• Support Acceptance Test events, including running tests
• Test Automation
• Configuration of ground segment software
• Resolution and remediation of software defects
• Software Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs
• Ground software support during launch and launch rehearsal events
• Support the installation of new ground segment software in operational, development and test environments
Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree (ideally in a STEM field) OR 3 years with a Masters OR a PhD. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated software development experience
• Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience
• Existing DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application
Preferred Qualifications:

• Linux Operating System experience
• Ansible/Kubernetes
• Agile
• DevOps
• Demonstrated experience in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring
• Significant experience with designing, building, and deploying of software products
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.
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Salary Range: $110,300 - $165,500
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9dc84982-8246-484d-8c59-c25e63eb96b8
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Principal Software Engineer (Top Secret) Space Systems (Dulles)
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Dulles, VA
Dec 22, 2024
$110,300 - $165,500 a year
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