Sr./Pr. Software Engineer – Space Systems (COS)
- Location:
- Colorado Springs, Colorado, 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.
Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking multiple Software Engineers 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.
This position may be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications
Principal Engineer
- Bachelors in software engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline plus 5 years of development experience (3 years with a Master’s Degree, 0 years with a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
- Eligibility for a DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
- Familiarity with Agile programs
- Experience with Python
- Experience with Git
Sr. Principal Engineer
- Bachelor’s in software engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline plus 9 years of development experience (7 years with a Master’s Degree, 4 years with a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
- Eligibility for a DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
- Familiarity with Agile programs
- Experience with Python
- Experience with Git
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing satellite ground software with any of the following applications for spacecraft missions is highly preferred: Command and Control, Mission Planning, Visualization, and/or Astrodynamics.
- Experience with the creation and use of spacecraft command and control system utilizing cryptographic equipment and a combination of government and/or commercial communications paths.
- Experience with the creation and use of planning software and constraint checking applications utilized in complex and dynamic space mission planning.
- Experience with the creation and implementation of visualization tools for space missions, including dynamic renderings of space vehicles, depiction of space vehicle missions, simulation of space vehicle sensor and mission outputs, and configuration displays of complex contextual and situational awareness information.
- C, Qt are all desired
- Linux, Ansible, Docker, Graphics and Animation, UI/UX experience
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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