Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Software Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our team in either Manhattan Beach, CA, Fairfax, VA, Aurora, CO, or Morrisville, NC.
In this role, you will be on the Space Vehicle Management team where you will design, develop, document, refactor, test, and debug applications software for a Ground Segment. You will support the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission.
The successful candidate will have Software development experience, with the ability to digest changes and synthesize them into working designs, generate efficient code according to the specifications, and adapt to changes as necessary that are driven by bugs or specification updates or the customer. You will be expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment, and to be highly self-motivated, reporting information to leads and the customer. You will be expected to handle diverse assignments with efficiency, finding unique solutions and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications:
Software Engineer - Level 3: 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 3 years with Master's degree; 1 year with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Software Engineer - Level 4: 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 6 years with Master's degree; 4 years with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at the time of application, and ability to successfully pass a polygraph
Experience with Java, C++ and Python (or similar scripting language) in a cloud environment
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Automated testing experience
Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
Preferred Qualifications:
STEM degree
Adjudicated CI or FS polygraph
Proficient with Python, Perl, Rust, Docker/Kubernetes, Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD
Proficient with Atlassian tools (i.e., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Familiar with Kubernetes cluster software deployment
Experience with automated test tools (i.e., Cucumber, Behave, Eggplant, Selenium, Cypress)
Experience developing software for complex near real-time ground systems in mission domain
Skills Required
- Relevant years of experience for Level 3/4 (Level 3: ~5 years with BS; Level 4: ~8 years with BS; alternate degree-year equivalencies)
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at application and ability to successfully pass a polygraph
- Experience with Java, C++, and Python (or similar scripting language) in a cloud environment
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Automated testing experience
- Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
- STEM degree
- Adjudicated CI or FS polygraph
- Proficiency with Python, Perl, Rust, Docker/Kubernetes, Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD
- Proficiency with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Familiarity with Kubernetes cluster software deployment
- Experience with automated test tools (Cucumber, Behave, Eggplant, Selenium, Cypress)
- Experience developing software for complex near real-time ground systems in mission domain
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.
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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.
