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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is hiring: Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer (Skill

Northrop Grumman, Huntsville, AL, US, 35824

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Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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, theyre making history.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nations military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4 of Northrop Grummans 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under DoD Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as Active-duty service members.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

  • Has served at least 180 days on active duty
  • Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
  • Will receive an honorable discharge
  • Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
  • Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
  • Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship
Open Positions

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is searching for Software Engineers / Principal Software Engineers (multiple positions) to join the Global C2 Solutions Business Unit in support of our programs, in Huntsville, AL. These positions are 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses heavily on Java and Object Oriented development (not web development, etc.). We are open to interviewing candidates who do not yet hold a clearance, but who have the ability to obtain/maintain one.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Software Engineer level 2 years with Bachelors in STEM or 1 year with Masters
  • Principal Software Engineer level 5 years with Bachelors in STEM; 3 years with Masters; 1 year with PhD
  • Active Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain Secret Clearance
  • Experience developing software using Java
  • Experience developing software using C++
  • Experience developing software on Linux
  • Experience managing source code using Git, GitHub, or GitLab
  • Understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile/DevOps environment
  • Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29

Qualifications that would be nice to have:

  • Experience with Python, JavaFX, JavaScript, Bash, Perl, XML
  • Experience with Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebook
  • Experience with OSGi, Google Guice, Unit testing, JUnit, Automated Testing
  • Experience with Squish, Jenkins, DevOps
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence
  • Experience with MIL-STD 6016 (L16), Modeling and Simulation, MBSE
  • Experience with Blue Force Tracker (BFT), Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS), ADS-B
  • Experience with Air & Missile Defense C2 programs such as IBCS, PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC or THAAD or any sensor/weapon system
  • Security+ certification

Location and role details: The roles are 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL and focus on software engineering in support of defense programs.

Compensation and benefits: Primary Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00; Secondary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00. Offers may include overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Eligible employees may receive Long Term Incentives; benefits include health and life insurance, savings plan, holidays, and PTO. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date but may vary.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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