Software Developer
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
San Diego, CA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$79k - $119k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test mission systems software.
- Collaborate with IPT Leads, Integration Requirements Engineers, Software Requirements Engineers, and other developers to meet program goals.
- Ensure software quality, requirement verification, technical integration, schedule performance, and compliance with design and architecture processes.
- Administer Linux and Windows servers and integrate software across multiple operating systems.
- Use C++, Java, Python, Bash, and PowerShell for development and task automation.
- Perform post-flight data analysis to validate system performance and support continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 2 years of direct software engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of direct software-related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, with an interim DoD Secret clearance required to start.
- Understanding of sensor fusion concepts and sensor management workflows.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes in development or production settings.
- Proven ability to administer Linux and Windows servers and integrate software across multiple operating systems.
- Proficiency in C++ and Java, with scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Preferred: experience developing machine learning models for sensor fusion or autonomous sensor management.
- Preferred: experience using ML frameworks to train and evaluate models in simulated environments.
- Preferred: experience deploying, operating, and scaling containerized applications with Kubernetes or comparable orchestration platforms in distributed systems.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The position is onsite in San Diego, California, with some remote work available.
- The role requires 10% travel.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
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).