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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 DevOps Software Engineers to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview:
The selected Engineer will support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor responsible for providing technical contributions and guidance to software products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
This requisition may be filled at multiple grade levels based on qualifications (All levels).
Basic Qualifications:
STEM B.S. Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university.
Applicants must have a current active in-scope US Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Experience with the Atlassian tool suite and software version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket
Experience working in a DevOps environment
The ability to neutrally assess and decompose open-ended technical problems into action plans with defined success criteria
Experience developing modeling and simulation software or debugging complex software systems
Experience with languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, ADA, or JAVA
Experience working with Object Oriented Design, SOLID design principles, or software design patterns
Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting missile defense programs such as GWS
Experience performing root cause analysis (on software systems) or forensic software analysis
Active Security+ certification
Skills Required
- STEM B.S. Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
- Current active in-scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application
- Experience with the Atlassian tool suite
- Experience with software version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket
- Experience working in a DevOps environment
- Ability to assess and decompose open-ended technical problems into action plans with defined success criteria
- Experience developing modeling and simulation software or debugging complex software systems
- Experience with languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, ADA, or Java
- Experience with Object Oriented Design, SOLID design principles, or software design patterns
- Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment
- Experience supporting missile defense programs such as GWS
- Experience performing root cause analysis or forensic software analysis
- Active Security+ certification
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
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 with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
