Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff-level Software Engineerto join our team supporting the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU). This position would be based in the Morrisville, North Carolina area.
This role will be coding in a mix of primarily Java and some Python.
Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software, and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions

* Ensures software standards are met

* Maintain and improve the software CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, bug-free delivery of critical business software to production

* Set up and deploy Development, Test, and Build environments

* Create and update Windows installers

* Install, test, and verify software products

* Maintain multiple baseline repositories

* Provide support for the software build and installation

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Basic Qualifications

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD TS/SCI (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) security clearance at time of application

* Must be willing to submit and successfully complete a Counterintelligence polygraph

* Minimum years of experience needed to be considered:

12 Years of relevant experience with a completed bachelor's degree

* 10 Years of relevant experience with a completed master's degree

* 8 Years of relevant experience with a completed PhD

* 14 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate's degree

* 16 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required)

Must have experience on the below:

Python

* Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

* Developing in an automated CI/CD pipeline, unit testing, integration testing

Must be able to collaborate and work with geographically distant parties

Preferred Qualifications

Java experience highly encouraged - in-lieu of Java, experience in C#/C++ a plus

* Front-end experience and/or interest in using JavaScript frameworks, (Destiny)

* Working in an Agile environment

* Developing using microservice architecture in a Cloud environment

* Experience and/or interest in developing with AWS

* Space/Space Missions Domain Knowledge

* Experience with Rest & JMS

* Data processing knowledge

* Git, maven, helm, harbor

* Experience with Robot Framework, Cucumber, or other similar Automated Test Frameworks

* Proclivity for SW/Microservice Architecture and Design

To better support our employee's work/life balance, most NG worksites support a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.
With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible
Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000
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.