Northrop Grumman
Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer
Boulder, CO
Nov 10, 2024
$87,200 - $130,800 a year
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: R10176759
Category: Engineering
Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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. The Launch and Missile Defense Systems (LMDS) division within Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the industry. The position is located on-site in Boulder, CO.   Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver.
Position Overview:
As a Software Engineer within Advanced Programs, your experience with object-oriented programing will assist in the research, development, and growth of complex software applications. You will be working with a fast-paced and exciting research and development environment that utilizes your familiarity with modern software practices. You are expected to communicate technical information effectively and clearly, and present technical approaches and findings. Our team of motivated technical talent works closely with the end user (and each other) to ensure the direct mission applicability of developed products.  
The Advanced Programs organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in efficiently solving mission challenges. Our team is chartered with providing innovative technologies to develop, design, and produce optimized product lines across multiple customers while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Advanced Programs is looking for new members to join our rapidly growing technical team as a Software Engineer based out of Boulder, CO.
Essential Functions:

• Software development using Agile Methodology.
• Tool and prototype development using C++.
• Work in cross-discipline teams and communicate clearly across various levels of engineers.
• Technical documentation as required.
Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either a Software Engineer or a Principal Software Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications for Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer:

Software Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience, or 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years experience, or a PhD and 0 years of experience, or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application and is required to start.
• Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs
• Experience with modern C++ software language (C++ 20), development tools, and integrated development environments (IDEs) and compilers.
• Experience developing in Linux environments.
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming.
• Experience with Containerization (Podman or Docker)
• Experience with container orchestration and deployment (Kubernetes and/or Docker Compose)
• Experience with DevOps and DevSecOps (Jenkins or Git Lab)
• Familiarity with revision control, documentation, planning, and review systems like Git.
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Distributed Systems and Micro-service Architecture & Observability Tools (Graphana, OpenTelemetry, RKE2/K3S/Tanzu/Docker Swarm)
Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility
• Experience with Git, CMake and Conan
• Experience or interest in embedded software development and cross compilation (x86 vs. ARM)
• Experience with tracking algorithms and prediction filters
• Advanced Experience with Kubernetes (RKE2/K3S/Tanzu) or Docker Swarm
Salary Range: $87,200 - $130,800
Salary Range 2: $107,300 - $160,900
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.PDN-9d73cd42-7520-4029-ad57-b9ab7cc0823e
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