Software Engineer (Possibly Hybrid)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  The location for this opportunity is Melbourne, Florida and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs. Operating on our 9/80 schedule, meaning you will get every other Friday off. The position MAY have Hybrid work available, nothing guaranteed.

The Aeronautics Systems sector Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) is looking to grow Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) in support of designing and implementing technologies critical to the USAF Open Architecture initiatives. Our work influences the investment decisions of our senior leadership and customer program offices as well as impacting on the Air Force enterprise of acquisition programs.

The candidate will work with the Chief Software Engineer and Architect to design Next-Generation Tactical Operator Interfaces. The candidate should have experience in developing software in an Agile-focused team and is knowledgeable of the software development lifecycle and should be able to work independently. The candidate must also have an active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain SAP clearances.

We are looking for innovative thinkers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable with multi-tasking, prioritizing tasks, giving verbal presentations, and self-educating without direct supervision.  This is a new program where being comfortable working in an environment where things are not fully defined is a must.  You will often need to make/document assumptions and develop approaches based on those assumptions.

Essential Functions:  

• Participate in software development in support of Research and Advanced Design programs

• Design, develop, and document software for Tactical Operator Interfaces

• Collaborate with the Architects and Systems Engineer to build and test an evolving product

• Generate and present material to support internal and external customer briefings

Basic Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 Years experience; OR a master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 0 Years experience​

• Experience developing software with C/C++/C#/Python/Java with five or more years of experience

• Experience with developing GUI utilizing modern graphical engines or frameworks (Qt, Google Flutter, etc)

• Proficiency working in Linux and commands

• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active Top Secret clearance

• Active SAP

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science

• Experience working within an Agile environment

• Familiarity with software development tools such as Git, CMake,

• Experience with vcpkg

• DevOps experience with GitLab runners

• Experience with containers, Kubernetes, and Helm

• Experience with OMS and Mission System services

• Preference to work in software integration and rapid prototyping

• Able to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Familiarity with MBSE and Cameo

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.