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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Python, C++, Bash Scripting, Postgres, Ansible
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McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
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McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
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McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
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McLean, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
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McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Develop, integrate, and sustain satellite ground software using full-stack development across OS and platform layers. Responsibilities include troubleshooting software errors, supporting acceptance tests, and managing software enhancements for national security missions.
Requires a STEM degree with 5-8 years of experience (depending on level) and proficiency in Python, C++, and Bash. A current Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are mandatory at the time of application.
Do you want to work at an international company with endless opportunities for growth and advancement? Are you eager to join a trust-based, globally-connected team, where your contributions will define what’s possible?
We are looking for team members who want to solve interesting, complex problems, which protect our nation. Your talents and passion are most important to us. If you don’t know a language, program, or platform, we will teach you! Become a part of our enthusiastic team where we have fun working together and take pride in our contributions to the nation’s safety.
In these role, the focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. These positions are located onsite on our Dulles, VA campus, and requires a Top Secret clearance at the time of application.
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
As a successful employee, you will:
Be an active and integral member of your team
Channel your enthusiasm to innovate
Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security
Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas
*This position can be filled at either the Software Engineer 3 or 4 level .
Software Engineer Level 3
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience; OR a master’s degree and 3 years: OR a PhD (outside of internships, research projects, etc.) Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (Additional 4 years)
Demonstrated software development experience
Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience
U.S. Citizenship
Software Engineer Level 4
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 8 years of experience; OR a master’s degree and 6 years: OR a PhD and 3 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (Additional 4 years)
Demonstrated software development experience
Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience
U.S. Citizenship
Strong preference given to Top Secret with SCI
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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