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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Huntsville, AL role ($136k–$204k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Software Engineer - Level 4
Location: United States-Alabama-Huntsville
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Principal Software Engineer – Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview:
The selected Software Engineer will support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the System Performance and Analysis - Simulation Team. This role is responsible for providing technical contributions and guidance to modeling and simulation products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 6 years of related experience, or a PhD and 4 years of related experience.
- Experience with the Atlassian tool suite and software version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket
- Experience with Unit Test and System Test Development
- Experience with C, GoLang, ADA, and/or Python
- Exceptional critical thinking and communication
- Capable of working both independently and within a team environment.
- Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Must be able to work on-site, in office
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with simulation and simulation frameworks
- Experience with Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket
- Experience with Bamboo, Jenkins, Fortify, Coverity, SQL Databases
- Experience with containers and container development
- Active Security+ certification
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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 $136,000 - $204,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Git, Bitbucket, C, Go, Python, SQL, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Docker.
What is the seniority level for Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Senior / Staff level position.
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