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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Stafford, VA role ($114k–$213k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer [TS SCI]
Location: United States-Virginia-Stafford
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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, Defense Systems, is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer to work on the Whisper programs in Stafford, Virginia. The Whisper program is a large Antenna based Rf Transmission and receiving network Platform. We use command and control software to remotely control multiple systems worldwide
Responsibilities :
Perform software development and maintenance
Assist with all or part of the following: requirements: application design, code development, testing, code maintenance.
Basic Qualifications:
This position is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a level 3 or level 4:
Based on your overall experience, education, years of experience, fit to the position, and interview evaluation will determine which level you are selected for.
- Level 3 bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience OR a master’s and 3 years’ experience OR a High School diploma / equivalent with 9 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Level 4: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience OR a master’s and 6 years’ experience OR a High School diploma / equivalent with 12 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Work on-site at Stafford Virginia
- Programming experience with languages such as Java, C , bash, python.
- Familiar with Windows and RHEL
- TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a CI polygraph
- Prior to start obtain a (IAT) level II or higher (i.e. Security +) .
- Familiar with Compliance/Vulnerability Monitoring with tools such as Nessus, HBSS and ACAS
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the following technologies: Java Swing; multi-threaded and distributed Java applications; Java Web application (e.g., Tomcat) servers or Java Applications servers (e.g. JBoss and/or Wildfly are highly desired); relational databases (JDBC, SQL, and MySQL); JEE (Java Enterprise Edition) experience (JDBC, JNI, JNDI, JMS, Servlet/JSP, EJB/JPA); Web service experience (e.g., RESTFul Web services)
- Knowledge of the following: Hycu backup/recovery software or other backup/recovery software; Nutanix virtual environment, or other platforms such as VMWare; Elastic Search Stack (ELK);
- Web (Brower based) GUI front end development (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Angular)
- Experience with hardening Linux OS and applications to required configurations (e.g. DISA STIGs)
- Configuration Management experience working with software version control tools (Jira’s Bamboo, Stash, GIT, Subversion)
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Linux and / or Windows system administration experience
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $114,000 - $213,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Java, C++, Bash, Python, Windows, CompTIA Security+, SQL, MySQL, VMware, Elasticsearch, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Angular, Git, JIRA, Linux.
What is the seniority level for Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Senior / Staff / Principal level position.
How do I apply for Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
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