Software Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

SecretTRAVEL:

NoDescriptionAt 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Software Engineer based out of Hollywood, MD (St. Marys County). Our Team works on state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems. This is a role in a large program that will support the full software product lifecycle in an Agile Scrum framework: requirement definition, estimation, implementation, unit testing, integration testing, SW/HW integration, test documentation, supporting test events, and customer support. The ideal candidate will be a cross-functional team player, willing to take on challenges, that collaborates with internal and external teams and that is driven to provide solutions to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities Include:

Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions while ensuring software standards are metMaintain and improve the software CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, bug free delivery of critical business software to productionSet up and deploy Development, Test, and Build environmentsInstall, test, and verify software productsProvide support for the software build and installationWork within a Cross-Functional scrum to develop high-priority mission planning featuresUnderstand third-party software and hardware peripherals to support implementation of software interfaces and support integrationDefine and develop test approaches for new software and system capabilitiesCompile data and define changes required in testing procedures or new testing requirementsPerform frequent Smoke Testing and frequent Acceptance Testing on SW buildsResolve technical issues within a scrum, across scrums, and with the support of other functional rolesInterface on a technical level with the customerSupport authoring and development of contract deliverable documentation that support deliverable software products and test eventsHelp define automated test strategiesSupport the Agile Framework as a Scrum Master, when requiredAll work must be performed on-site in

Hollywood, MDSoftware Engineer Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in STEM and a minimum of 2 years of relevant (Computer Science, etc.) experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master's degree (Computer Science, etc.). Relevant (Computer Science, etc.) years of experience in lieu of degree may be consideredCurrent DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years), with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance and /or Special Access Program (SAP) clearancesExperience with/using Agile Methodology and Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools (Bamboo, Jenkins) and PracticesProficiency in C and/or Java and Object-Oriented Software Design paradigmsExperience with Microsoft Windows technologiesTest procedure development and maintenanceExperience supporting/coordinating formal test eventsExperience with one or more of the following scripts: yaml, Python, PowerShell, Batch, TypescriptAutomated test script or test procedure development and maintenance for software testingExperience with automated testing and test software such as TestComplete 4A functional understanding of how revision control systems (e.g., BitBucket, git, CVS, etc.) are usedHands-on system troubleshooting skillsPreferred (Nice to Have)

Qualifications:

Proficiency in C, .NET FrameworkExperience with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Microsoft Windows-based ApplicationsExperience with Microservice development and service communication protocols such as gRPC and/or RESTExperience with Software Design PatternsExperience as a Scrum MasterExperience with/using Relational Databases, SQLExperience with the

Atlassian Tool Suite:

Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Crucible/Fish-eyeFamiliarity with/using/deploying to Cloud technology: Azure and/or AWSFamiliarity with/using Containers in Docker and/or KubernetesExperience with/using and/or managing DevOps tools: Ansible, Terraform, Chef, or PuppetPrevious in-depth mission planning domain knowledge of program software design and codeCertified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) or Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM™) certificationExperience working with requirements in DOORS.Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies.

Strong interpersonal and analytic skills; Works well in a team-environmentExperience with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Framework (FW)Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) developmentExperience with Air Force mission planningCompTIA Security+ CertificationActive Top-Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years)Current SCI/SAP access

Primary Level Salary Range:

$91,800.00 - $137,600.00The 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 candidates 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://northropgrumman/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.