Software Engineer/ Pr. Software Engineer- Top Secret Clearance Required

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible

Northrop Grumman’s RUSHMORE Program is seeking Software Engineers to join our team based in Aurora, CO at the Buckley Space Force Base.

As a Software Engineer, you will perform maintenance, integration, and development of a complex software system. 

What you will get to do:

• Perform maintenance and sustainment engineering for existing baselines and tools.
• Coordinate and perform software builds and deployments.
• Perform troubleshooting, problem-solving, and system integration.
• Develop and maintain software using Perl and TCL as well as Python, Java, and C++.
• Coordination of deliveries from the software factory. 
• Work with a small team that is highly energized and has significant software
• Maintenance and development effort on a growing
• Perform testing of new software builds at the unit and system level.
• Perform checkout of new software builds delivered from factory to ensure discrepancy
• Report (DR) fixes are valid

This requisition may be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3, depending on the candidate’s education and experience as laid out in the basic qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment.

Basic Qualifications

Software Engineer (level 2)

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 0 years of related experience; 6 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and be willing to submit to a Counter Intelligence polygraph

• Experience with software maintenance and sustainment
• Software deployment and coordination experience and ability to support external partners during the installation and build process
• Experience working in a Linux environment  
• Ability to work occasional 12 hour shifts
• 5:30am to 5:30pm in support of mission requirements
• Willing to perform on-call duties on an as needed basis

Principal Software Engineer (level 3)

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience; 9 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and be willing to submit to a Counter Intelligence polygraph
• Experience with software maintenance and sustainment
• Software deployment and coordination experience and ability to support external partners during the installation and build process
• Experience working in a Linux environment  
• Ability to work occasional 12 hour shifts
• 5:30am to 5:30pm in support of mission requirements
• Willing to perform on-call duties on an as needed basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment experience
• Experience with Perl, TCL, Python Java and C++ software development
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to use software debuggers
• Knowledge of object-oriented design
• Knowledge of database administration (Postgresql or Oracle)
• Experience with Version Control Software Git
• Experience with working in Virtualized Environments (VMs)
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Ability to work as an effective member of a badgeless team, be self-motivated, and work under general direction while independently determining and developing approaches to solutions

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Year-end Company shutdown
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.