Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Software Engineer – DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.
In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for managing cloud infrastructure tools and data for the Aircraft Ground Systems team. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
Essential Functions
- Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels
- Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
- Manage cloud infrastructure tools and data.
- Manage and improve container orchestration and deployment strategies.
- Develop tools to manage continuous integration, software stack support, code quality and coverage.
- Ensure and develop tools for monitoring security, privacy, and integrity of data and other resources.
- Setup an overall Cloud-native Software Factory
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.
- Active DoD Secret level clearance OR Top Secret (in-scope)
- Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Ability to implement software and scripts in one or more programming languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Go, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, AND/OR KornShell.
- Familiar with Software Management and CI/CD tools.
- Familiarity with at least one of the following Cloud technologies and service providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft (MS) Azure, Google Cloud.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience AND/OR Certification with cloud and container management & security technologies such as: VMWare, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Redhat OpenShift, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Nomad.
- Experience Architecting, Designing, Implementing, Maintaining, and Administrating micro-services for Cloud and Application Systems tracing to user/system requirements using cloud services such as: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
- Experience with at least one of the following Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: Ansible, Puppet, AND/OR Terraform.
- Experience working in an Agile Framework
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years related engineering experience OR Master's in STEM and 10 years OR PhD in STEM and 8 years
- Active DoD Secret level clearance OR Top Secret (in-scope)
- Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) prior to commencement of employment
- Ability to implement software and scripts in one or more languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Go, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, KornShell
- Familiarity with Software Management and CI/CD tools
- Familiarity with at least one cloud provider: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience and/or certification with cloud and container management and security technologies (VMWare, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Red Hat OpenShift, Amazon ECS, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Nomad)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform
- Experience working in an Agile framework
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.








