Ground Software Integration Engineer (Level 3 or 4) - AHT
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Redondo Beach, CA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$114k - $213k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead and support Ground Entry Point service integration and manage Interface Control Documents.
- Act as the primary technical interface with commercial Ground Entry Point providers and coordinate requirements and issue resolution.
- Ensure interoperability for mission operations, ground communications, and secure data flows.
- Prepare charts, present data, and provide recommendations to internal teams, program leadership, and external customers.
- Manage tasking and mentor team members across multiple program schedules and tight deadlines.
- Support ICD updates, technical interchange meetings, and interface verification and test campaigns.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience, a master’s degree with 3+ years, or a Ph.D. with 1+ years for Level 3.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience, a master’s degree with 6+ years, or a Ph.D. with 4+ years for Level 4.
- Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application.
- Experience with ground system interfaces and integration, preferably involving GEPs, TT&C, SATCOM, or other ground communication assets.
- Experience developing, interpreting, or maintaining Interface Control Documents.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, data formats, and ground communications architectures.
- Experience coordinating technical requirements and issue resolution with external service providers or vendors.
- Preferred experience with commercial GEPs or ground stations, automated ground contact scheduling, data routing, mission data flows, secure data exchange, mission operations tools, network planning, or orchestration software.
Benefits
- Onsite position in Redondo Beach, California, with travel approximately 10% of the time.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- 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.
- The position requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship is required for government-cleared positions.
- The role is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding.
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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).