Principal Software Engineer (Top Secret) Space Systems (Dulles)

Northrop Grumman

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Dulles, VA

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    Position summary

    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 Sector is seeking a Software Engineer to support a Tactical Space Systems Division study. Focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This position is located onsite on our* Dulles, VA* campus, and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP at the time of application. After hours or extended work week may be required.
    What you'll get to do:

    • 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
      Basic Qualifications:

    • 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree (ideally in a STEM field) OR 3 years with a Masters OR a PhD. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

    • Demonstrated software development experience

    • Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience

    • Existing DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application
      Preferred Qualifications:

    • Linux Operating System experience

    • Ansible/Kubernetes

    • Agile

    • DevOps

    • Demonstrated experience in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring

    • Significant experience with designing, building, and deploying of software products
      The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.
      *Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. *
      As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
      Medical
      Dental & Vision coverage
      401k
      Educational Assistance
      Life Insurance
      Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
      Paid Time Off
      Health & Wellness Resources
      Employee Discounts
      Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)
      For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.
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      *Salary Range: *$110,300 - $165,500
      The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
      Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
      The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

    Why you should apply for a job to Northrop Grumman:

  • 93% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Back-up Care Advantage offers employees a safety net for those days when regular care arrangements fall through.
  • Sitter City offers access to babysitters, dog walkers & caregivers who can assist with special needs, companion care, housekeeping & more.
  • We’ve partnered with College Coach, an organization that can assist employees and their families through important educational challenges.