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Sr./Pr. Software Engineer (TS pref) - Space Systems (Dulles)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) Virginia, MN (Onsite) Full-Time

Requisition ID: R10166294



  • Category: Engineering


  • Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America


  • Clearance Type: None


  • Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position


  • Shift: Days (United States of America)


  • Travel Required: No


  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available


  • Positions Available: 2



At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.


Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems is seeking multiple Software Engineers to support Tactical Space Systems Division in their development and deployment of satellite ground software to customer resources. The location for this role is in Dulles, VA.


To be successful, you should enjoy learning, learn quickly, be motivated by the opportunity to solve hard problems with challenging boundary conditions, work well with a motivated and mission-focused team, enjoy working with both speed and accuracy, and take great pride in your work and the work of the team(s). You should have demonstrated experience in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring. Software Engineers will be a critical member of one or more Agile Scrum Teams. After hours or extended work week may be required.


What You’ll Have an Opportunity to Do:



  • Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer.


  • Developing client and server applications and services using service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities.


  • Applications will span languages and toolsets including C++, Python, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation.


  • Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind.


  • Develop software which provides command and control functionality of a hardware system (sending commands, receiving acknowledgements, working on and integrating across interfaces).


  • Develop software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes.


  • Develop software which enables the visualization of a complex and dynamic environment in both two and three dimensions, complete with decisions tools, intelligent context, and user-centric interface design.



To be successful you will need:



  • Familiarity with Agile programs including Agile DevOps.


  • Experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products.


  • Experience in producing software architecture documentation.



Basic Qualifications:


Principal Software Engineer



  • Bachelor’s in software engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline plus 5 years of experience (3 years with a Master’s Degree, 0 years with a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.


  • Require experience with Astrodynamics and Python/C++. US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Clearance.



Sr. Principal Software Engineer



  • Bachelor’s in software engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline plus 9 years of experience (7 years with a Master’s Degree, 4 years with a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.


  • Require experience with Astrodynamics and Python/C++. US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Clearance.



Preferred Qualifications:



  • Experience developing satellite ground software with any of the following applications for spacecraft missions is highly preferred: Command and Control, Mission Planning, and/or Visualization.


  • Experience with the creation and use of spacecraft command and control system utilizing cryptographic equipment and a combination of government and/or commercial communications paths.


  • Experience with the creation and use of planning software and constraint checking applications utilized in astrodynamically complex and kinematically dynamic space mission planning.


  • Experience with the creation and implementation of visualization tools for space missions, including dynamic renderings of space vehicles, depiction of space vehicle missions, simulation of space vehicle sensor and mission outputs, and configuration displays of complex contextual and situational awareness information.


  • Java, C, Qt experience.


  • Linux, Ansible, Docker, Freeflyer, Graphics and Animation experience.


  • UX/UI experience.


  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.



Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.


As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:



  • Medical

  • Dental & Vision coverage

  • 401k

  • Educational Assistance

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health & Wellness Resources

  • Employee Discounts

  • Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)


For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.


Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900


Salary Range 2: $133,000 - $199,600


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.


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.


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