To be considered you'll need:

5 Years experience with Bachelors degree; 3 Years experience with Masters; 0 with PhD / NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of degree
* US Citizenship is required with an active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance which was active in the last 24 months. TS/SCI Eligibility must be in place by candidate's start date.
You will be a great fit if:
You have working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

Experience solving problems using languages such as:
Python using virtual environment, pip, multi-threaded concepts, subprocess management, Django
* JavaScript using DOM fundamentals, jQuery, jQuery UI, AJAX, websocket
* C/C++ using automake
* Bash using GNU toolset in strict mode
* Powershell using standard libraries for web service integration and user interface

* Strong source code control practices using GIT for collaborative team work
* Database integration using SQLite, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL
* Leveraging Red Hat standards including podman, kickstart, RPM spec, system
* Solid understanding of JSON, YAML, INI encoding, parsing, and filtering practices
What to expect:

During the first 30 days of employment onboarding activities to include Northrop Grumman training requirements, program overviews, system architecture familiarization, and department-specific training will establish a solid foundation for the new team member. Introductions to management and team leads will provide insight into the team dynamics while identifying key areas where the engineer can provide value to the mission.

Day 30 through 90 will consist of further integrating the engineer into daily activities with a team lead to guide them. Tasks will be assigned in accordance with the appropriate pace needed to ensure process and system architecture assimilation.

Day 90 and onward will consist of mission-guided projects and opportunities for the engineer to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment. From leading day-to-day activities, to testing cutting-edge feature enhancements to the enterprise architecture, the engineer will have the ability to invest in their future while delivering maximum value to our customer's mission.
Total rewards:
In addition to the competitive pay and 40 hours of PTO on day 1, as a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our competitive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k 6% Matching
- Educational Assistance / Certification Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion resources
- Veteran Resources
This position provides the employee the flexibility of working a traditional 40-hour week or work a 9/80 schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day to take every other Friday off.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Learn more about the exciting mission at Northrop Grumman:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/northrop-grumman-corporation/
Salary Range: *$101,900 - $152,900
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.