Software Engineer (3/4) – Mission Planning & Scheduling (MPS) AHT
Northrop Grumman1 month ago
Dulles, VA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$114k - $213k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop full-stack client, server, and mission-unique ground software for satellite mission planning and scheduling.
- Build contact and pass planning, activity and resource scheduling, and integrations for ephemeris, constraints, and operational rules.
- Develop and integrate applications using Python, C++, PostgreSQL, Ansible, message-bus-based exchange, and security-focused tooling.
- Support ground software operations by troubleshooting software and hardware issues and resolving mission planning and scheduling service problems.
- Execute acceptance test procedures, automate tests, and validate mission planning and scheduling functions.
- Install, configure, deploy, enhance, and sustain ground-segment and MPS software across operational, development, and test environments.
- Support launch, launch rehearsal, launch and early-orbit operations, and other mission operations events.
- Make technical decisions while considering project budget and schedule.
Requirements
- Software Engineer 3 requires a STEM bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or a master's degree and 3 years, or 1 year with a PhD; additional experience may substitute for the degree.
- Software Engineer 4 requires a STEM bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or a master's degree and 6 years, or a PhD and 4 years; additional experience may substitute for the degree.
- Demonstrated software development experience with Python, C++, and Bash scripting.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- A current or active Top Secret clearance is required at the time of application.
- Preferred qualifications include Top Secret with SCI eligibility or current SCI, satellite ground systems or mission planning experience, astrodynamics or orbital mechanics knowledge, and experience with LEOP, on-orbit operations, contact planning, or schedule generation.
- Experience with FreeFlyer, STK, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and operational ground software automation is preferred.
Benefits
- The position is onsite at the Dulles, Virginia campus and requires 10% travel.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Employees may receive health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).