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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 Space Systems Sector is looking for you to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer based out of Aurora, CO. Northrop Grumman is supporting the U.S. Army’s Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) program, a scalable and expeditionary intelligence ground station that will leverage space, high altitude, aerial and terrestrial layer sensors to provide targetable data to commanders at all levels so they can quickly assess threats.

What You’ll get to Do: We are looking for a Software Engineer experienced in software development (full stack development, front-end application development, web development, UX development, etc.) who wants to work on an agile development team using modern development practices tackling both new development and operational support. Our Aurora campus has numerous programs in all phases on the development and operational lifecycle, from smaller single scrum team efforts to larger multi-team efforts, some that leverage remote teams from other Northrop Grumman sites. Many of our programs are using a micro-service event driven architecture using Docker Containers, Kubernetes. We are flexible and career growth focused permitting staff to either deepen skills on one program or seek other internal opportunities over time to broaden skills, experiences, and mission exposure.

About our organization: As a Software Engineer, you'll be joining our growing Aurora Software and Digital Engineering department which has 200+ Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, and Network Engineer peers from entry-level to the most senior chief engineers and architects. Software Engineers frequently get into informal (example: Subject Matter Expert) and formal technical leadership roles within their programs, as applicable and per interest. We have plenty of opportunity for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions. Our Software Department is part of a larger organization that includes Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test staff as well as a Hardware Engineering unit. This larger organization influences cross-program collaboration, professional development and training, as well as engagement and inclusion activities such as lunch-n-learns, campus events, and leadership mixers.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in science with 12+ years of software development experience; 10+ years of relative experience with a Master's; or 4 additional years of relative experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required at time of application.
Experience in software development (full stack development, front-end application development, web development, UX development, etc.)
Experience with VueJS and proven fluency with front end development
Experience with system-to-system integrations using REST services, APIs, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), microservices, etc.
Experience with Database management prefers Elastic
Experience programming in scripting languages (JavaScript).
Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting using object-oriented programming (Java).
Experience with Container Management (Dockers and Docker-Compose) and networking with containers
Experience with/using Agile Methodology and Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools (Jenkins, Gitlab) and Practices
Comfortable using git, including branching, merging, and resolving merge conflicts

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that a given candidate has some of the preferred qualification below. No expectation of all.

Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting in virtualized environments
Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) and Kubernetes, Podman
Experience with software system integration, testing, and deployment, including but not limited to automation
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Quick learning, comfortable with learning new technical concepts and new libraries and APIs

Salary Range: $171,000.00 - $256,400.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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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What You Should Know About Staff Engineer Software, ngc

If you're a talented Staff Engineer Software looking for an exciting opportunity, Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO, is eager to meet you! Here, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technological advancement while creating vital systems that positively impact lives. We’re currently supporting the U.S. Army’s Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) program, which is a scalable intelligence ground station designed to help commanders assess threats swiftly and effectively. In this role, you’ll leverage your experience in full stack development to be part of an agile team that thrives on innovation and creativity. Our organization is all about collaboration and career growth, allowing you to deepen your expertise on specific projects or explore various internal roles that broaden your skillset. You will work with contemporary tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and various programming languages like Java and JavaScript. The workplace culture at Northrop Grumman encourages intellectual curiosity and teamwork, where every employee's contributions help shape future technologies and solutions. With over 200 colleagues in our Aurora Software and Digital Engineering department, you'll not only make history but also have the chance for significant career advancement. Plus, we offer competitive salaries, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are ready to invent the future and enjoy the ride, we’d love to have you on board!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Staff Engineer Software at Northrop Grumman?

As a Staff Engineer Software at Northrop Grumman, you will lead software development efforts within the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) program. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing full stack solutions, engaging in agile methodologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful software solutions that enhance military intelligence capabilities.