Sr. / Principal Software Engineer (Top Secret) - Space / Satellite Systems (Dulles VA)

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. This position is located onsite on our Dulles, VA campus and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP. 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++, Java, 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

This position offered at an Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications

Principal Engineer

• 5+ Years of experience with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related discipline (or 3 Years with Master's or PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Linux experience
• Python, C++ Bash Scripting
• US citizenship with Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility

Sr. Principal Engineer

• 9+ Years of experience with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related discipline (or 7 Years with Master's or 4 years with a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Linux experience
• Python, C++ Shell scripting (Bash scripting preferred)
• US Citizenship with Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Ansible
• 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
• Experience in producing software architecture documentation

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)

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Salary Range: $85,000 - $127,400

Salary Range 2: $104,600 - $157,000

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.

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 most positions.