Software Engineer (Level 3/4)
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
McLean, VA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$114k - $213k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop full-stack client and server applications across OS, platform, and mission-specific software layers.
- Develop, integrate, deploy, configure, sustain, and enhance satellite ground software.
- Use Python, C++, Bash, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis tools.
- Support ground software operations, troubleshoot software errors and hardware issues, and remediate software defects.
- Support acceptance testing, test automation, launch rehearsals, launch events, and software installation across operational, development, and test environments.
Requirements
- Software Engineer Level 3 requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, a master’s degree and 3 years, or a PhD; experience may substitute for the degree with an additional 4 years.
- Software Engineer 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; experience may substitute for the degree with an additional 4 years.
- Demonstrated software development experience, including Python application development, C++, and Bash scripting.
- U.S. citizenship and a current or active Top Secret clearance are required at the time of application.
- Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information is preferred.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The position is onsite at the Dulles, Virginia or McLean, Virginia campus and 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.
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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).