
Software Engineer (Level 3/4) AHT
Northrop Grumman23 days ago
McLean, VA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$114k - $213k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop full-stack client and server applications and services across OS, platform, and mission-unique software layers.
- Integrate, deploy, configure, install, and sustain satellite ground software in operational, development, and test environments.
- Develop software using Python, C++, Bash, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis.
- Troubleshoot software errors and hardware affecting ground-software operations.
- Support acceptance testing, test automation, launch events, and launch rehearsals.
- Resolve software defects and deliver enhancements driven by customer change requests and mission needs.
Requirements
- Level 3 requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, a master’s degree and 3 years, or a PhD; equivalent experience may replace the degree with 4 additional years.
- Level 4 requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience, a master’s degree and 6 years, or a PhD and 3 years; equivalent experience may replace the degree with 4 additional years.
- Demonstrated software development experience with Python application development, C++, and Bash scripting.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- A current or active Top Secret clearance is required at the time of application.
- Top Secret clearance with SCI is strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Onsite work at the Dulles, Virginia campus with approximately 10% travel.
- 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.
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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).