
Software Engineer - Level 3
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
Huntsville, AL, USASenior
Base Salary
$109k - $163k/yr
Responsibilities
- Implement tactical missile flight algorithms using embedded C++.
- Perform modeling and data analysis for missile defense systems.
- Apply 3-DOF and 6-DOF missile dynamics expertise.
- Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with diverse assignments and teams across organizational levels.
- Travel approximately 10% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and five years of related experience, or a STEM master’s degree and three years of related experience, or a PhD and one year of experience.
- Experience with modeling and data analysis.
- Experience implementing tactical missile flight algorithms using embedded C++.
- Experience using MATLAB.
- Experience with 3-DOF and 6-DOF missile dynamics.
- Current active, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required at application and start.
- Extensive missile defense domain knowledge is preferred.
- Familiarity with Atlassian and Agile software development practices is preferred.
- Security+ certification is preferred.
- A current active, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance is preferred.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- The role is located in Huntsville, Alabama and requires approximately 10% travel.
- Base salary range is $108,800.00–$163,200.00 annually, with potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus eligibility.
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).