Software Engineer – Infrastructure Automation
- Location:
- San Diego, California, United States of America
About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
If you want to put your talent, experience, and passions to use and be part of something greater, you are in the right place.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Engineer - Infrastructure Automation to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in San Diego, California, where we define possible.
Join our team to work in an embedded technology environment to develop software working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems. We build complex aircraft systems using the latest technologies including simulation, cloud computing, DevSecOps, and cyber that can rapidly evolve to deliver enhanced capabilities for fielded systems, modernizing in partnership with our customers to meet their most complex missions. Bring your innovative ideas and ingenuity, to help us define possible and have some fun along the way.
Accomplish
In this role you will be working with the latest technology to modernize software infrastructure production.
Essential Functions:
- Automate deployment of Infrastructure Software (VMWare, Kubernetes, etc)
- Integrate and automate systems to facilitate continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, and continuous deployment pipeline
- Strong verbal and written communication skills is required to create/update technical documentation and flow up status/blockers
Succeed
The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline
- 2+ years of experience with YAML and/or Python
- 2+ years of experience with Ansible
- 1+ years of experience with Virtualization technology
- 1+ years of experience with a continuous integration environment (i.e., GitLab, Jenkins, Bamboo)
- 1+ years of experience using the Agile methodology and tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Active Top Secret clearance and must be able to obtain and maintain program access
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current SAP access
- 2+ years of experience with any of these VMware products: Cloud Foundation, vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, NSX
- 1+ years of experience with VMware Aria
- 2+ years of experience as a Linux and/or Windows System Administrator
- 1+ years of experience with NetApp Storage Solution
- Experience automating software builds and releases via Nexus
- Experience with containers and container orchestration using Kubernetes
Thrive with Us
At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.