Software Engineer - Level 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they are making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Space Systems Sector has an opening for a Software Engineer (level 2) or Principal Software Engineer (level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama.\n\nIn this role, your responsibilities include:\n\n * Writing programs using C++, Java or similar languages\n\n * Participating in demos for the team and program Sprint reviews\n\n * Working within an Agile team environment, to include Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives.\n\n * Collaborating with Stakeholders and Government customers\n\n * Creating and running automated software builds and pipelines in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment\n\n * Developing software documentation\n\n * Creating and running unit test\n\n\n\n\nBasic Requirements:\n\n * (level 2) - Bachelor\u0027s Degree and 2 years of experience; or no experience with a Masters Degree.\n\n * (level 3) - Bachelor\u0027s Degree and 5 years of experience; or 3 years of experience with a Master\u0027s Degree; no experience with a related PhD.\n\n * Proficient in C++\n\n * Multi-core and multi-threaded programming\n\n * Experience with containerization\n\n * Experience programming network connections (message generation, formatting, UDP and TCP/IP interfaces)\n\n * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS\n\n * Experience with GitLab/Git for software configuration management\n\n * Must have an active Secret clearance to start\n\n * Full time onsite\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Familiar with Scaled Agile Framework\n\n * Familiarity with MDA Sensors and missile defense systems\n\n * Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool\n\n * Experience with Java and user interfaces\n\n * Experience with Microservices\n\n * Agile Scrum\n\n\n\n\nWe Offer:\n\nNorthrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company\u0027s success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:\n\n\u00b7 Health Plan\n\n\u00b7 Savings Plan\n\n\u00b7 Paid Time Off\n\n\u00b7 Education Assistance\n\n\u00b7 Training and Development\n\n\u00b7 Flexible Work Arrangements\n\nhttps://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx\n\n#NGSpace\n\n#ALSpace\n\n#NGFeaturedJobs\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n