Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Software Engineer to support Tactical Space Systems Division in their development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. In this role, you will get an opportunity to help "gamify" certain aspects of the mission.

This position is located onsite on our Colorado Springs, CO campus. After hours or extended work week may be required.

What You’ll Have an Opportunity to Do:

• Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer
• Developing client and server applications and services using service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities.
• Applications will span languages and toolsets including C++, Python, 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.
• Develop software which provides command and control functionality of a hardware system (sending commands, receiving acknowledgements, working on and integrating across interfaces)
• Develop software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes.
• Develop software which enables the visualization of a complex and dynamic environment in both two and 3 dimensions, complete with decisions tools, intelligent context, and user-centric interface design.
• "Gamify" certain aspects of the mission.

Basic Qualifications

 Software Engineer

• Bachelor’s in software engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline plus 2 years of development experience (0 years with a Master’s Degree, 0 years with a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.  
• Familiarity with Agile programs
• Experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products
• Experience in producing software architecture documentation.
• Experience with Python, C++, Git and Docker/Kubernetes
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Linux Operating System experience
• 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
• Current DoD Top Secret Clearance with prior SCI/SCI eligibility

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.

Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

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