Software Engineer (Level 1) - Dulles VA

Job Description

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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.

Do you want to work at an international company with endless opportunities for growth and advancement? Are you eager to join a trust-based, globally-connected team, where your contributions will define what’s possible?

We are looking for team members who want to solve interesting, complex problems, which protect our nation. Your talents and passion are most important to us. If you don’t know a language, program, or platform, we will teach you! Become a part of our enthusiastic team where we have fun working together and take pride in our contributions to the nation’s safety.

In these role, the focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This position is located onsite on our Dulles, VA campus.

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

As a Successful Employee, You Will

Be an active and integral member of your team

Channel your enthusiasm to innovate

Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security

Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas

Auto req ID

471298BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Information Technology

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 0 years of experience; Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (Additional 4 years of experience)

Demonstrated software development experience

Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience

U.S. Citizenship

No clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance, possible SCI as well dependent upon business needs

Preferred Qualifications

Domain Expertise: In‑depth knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, and Space Situational Awareness.

Customer‑Focused Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels and work directly with customers to elicit, clarify, and validate mission requirements.

Solution Definition & Trade‑Study Leadership: Demonstrated experience conducting trade studies, selecting appropriate software or hardware solutions, and presenting clear, evidence‑based arguments that illustrate why our offering best satisfies the customer’s objectives and should be chosen for the project.

Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00

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.

City*

Dulles

State*

Virginia

Job Code

Software Software

Affiliate Sponsor

Northrop Grumman
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