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Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

On-site
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Senior
Staff
4+ yrs
$136k–$204kPosted 3w ago

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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 available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 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

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

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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.

How do I apply for Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

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