Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$153k–$229k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Modular Open System Architectures, Software architecture, Open Mission System, Sensor integration, Agile
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$94k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Communications electronics, Network architectures, Radio systems, ICS systems, Requirements management
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$98k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Software engineering, Cybersecurity, Containerization, Operating system hardening, Network security
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$39k–$63k/yr
Job Title: Electronics Technician Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None Type of Travel: …
Skills: PCBA inspection, Assembly, Disassembly, Rework, Schematic reading
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$123k–$184k/yr
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: Systems engineering, Model-based systems engineering, SysML, Cameo, Requirements analysis
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$153k–$229k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Modular Open System Architectures, Software architecture, C++, Java, Agile
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$123k–$184k/yr
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: Systems engineering, Model-based systems engineering, MBSE, SysML, Cameo
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$39k–$63k/yr
Job Title: Electronics Technician Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None Type of Travel: …
Skills: PCBA assembly, RF enclosure integration, Circuit board rework, Schematic reading, Technical documentation
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$94k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Communications engineering, Network architecture, Radio subsystem architecture, ICS subsystem architecture, Requirements management
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
Description Seeking a Security Access Control Installation Technician to support construction projects by installing, terminating, and commissioning security, access control, voice/data, and other low-voltage systems for…
Skills: Access control installation, Blueprint reading, Low-voltage systems, Wiring, Circuit testing
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
Date Posted: 2026-08-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-311 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 311 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job…
Skills: Functional testing, Blueprint reading, Electronic test equipment, Mechanical measuring devices, Component level troubleshooting
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$153k–$229k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredibl…
Skills: RF antenna design, Computational electromagnetic analysis, Cosite analysis, Requirements development, RF subsystem integration
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY Inspects aircraft seats and interior products for conformance with government and company standards and specifications. Report deviations and support preventive and corrective actions analysis aiming the…
Skills: Quality Inspection, Technical Documentation, Precision Measurement, Aerospace Standards, Problem Solving
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$153k–$229k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredibl…
Skills: RF antenna design, Computational electromagnetic analysis, Co-site analysis, Requirements development, System integration
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$95k–$201k/yr
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-ge…
Skills: C++, Software engineering, Algorithm implementation, Microservices, Git
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$16/hr
Company Description Part Time PositionsMonday - Friday Position AvailableEvening Shifts starting from 5PMUp to Twenty Five (25) Hours per WeekFixed Schedule About Progressive Cleaning We are a commercial janitorial compa…
Skills: Cleaning, Sanitizing, Trash removal, Dusting, Floor maintenance
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$66k–$119k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Software engineering, Research, System analysis, Programming, Software design
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$80k–$148k/yr
Job Title: Senior Specialist, System Administrator Job Code: 42550 Job Location: Melbourne FL, Rochester NY Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: The Linux Enterprise System Administrator is responsible for maintaining, ma…
Skills: Linux, NetApp storage, VMware, Ansible, Networking protocols
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$72k–$134k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Network administration, Fault isolation, Field integration, Troubleshooting, STIG compliance
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$101k–$152k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Project management, Program integration, Earned value management, Risk management, Opportunity management
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The Staff Software Engineer will lead mission decomposition and shape the long-term technical strategy for software architecture to support DoD missions. They will collaborate with business development and external stakeholders to define requirements, product features, and technical roadmaps.
Candidates must have a STEM degree with at least 8-12 years of experience and an active U.S. Government Secret clearance. Proficiency in C/C++ or Java, experience with Open Mission System (OMS) architectures, and knowledge of full software development life cycles are required.
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Sector has an opening for a Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in Modular Open System Architectures (MOSA) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will support a 9/80 schedule and is based in Melbourne, FL and will be primarily based on site within our office spaces to support the program and business needs. The position does not have remote or Hybrid work available.
This position will be supporting capture and strategy for a key and critical program. This candidate will closely work with business development, business directors, external customers, and external subject matter experts to shape the feasibility of new missions and architectures.
Essential Functions:
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated software engineer with experience in communicating with customers, stakeholders, software developers, system engineers, and senior leadership to collect mission requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, develop feature roadmaps, and product strategy. Job includes shaping the long-term technical strategy to evolve and deliver software architecture to enable various DoD missions. Lead mission decomposition into functions, requirements, interface definitions that can be implemented by software developers.
Basic Qualifications:
Staff Software Architect (T05): Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and at least 12 years’ experience, or STEM master’s degree with 10 years’ experience, or a STEM PHD with 8 years’ engineering experience.
Experience developing and integrating Open Mission System (OMS) ICD and Service Contract development
Experience with sensor integration, ground and flight support.
Experience designing and implementing on-board mission system software ensuring portability, modularity, adaptability, and scalability.
Experience with Agile best practices and processes; tasking, accountability, interception, process enforcement
Experience developing software in real-time, multi-threaded architecture
Experience developing in C/C++ and or Java.
Experience developing and debugging hardware/software systems
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/network development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and V&V
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience integrating hardware/software from suppliers into avionic platforms.
Comms and RF Systems Experience
Experienced in Model Based System Engineer including use of Cameo Modeling
Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, scaling) operational user experiences
Experience collecting and analyzing CPU throughput utilization, data bus bandwidth utilization, and CPU memory utilization statistics
We offer flexible work arrangements, great learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
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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