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2025 Associate Systems and Automation Engineer - Morrisville NC

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Northrop Grumman

2025 Associate Systems and Automation Engineer - Morrisville NC

Morrisville, NC

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No 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.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.

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Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Systems and Automation Engineer. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Morrisville, NC.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Payload and Ground Systems Division.
Roles and Responsibilities

Software and automation development

Develop engineering and automated deployments for network configurations

Develop engineering solutions for space-based and ground-based systems

Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and redline documented procedures

Implement engineering changes to the system as required

Work with open-source software and board development

Responsible for integrating and testing software and/or hardware in complex IT systems

Work closely with Engineers and Technicians in a lab environment

Good planning, coordination, and documentation skills are required

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels

Board development

Basic Qualifications:
A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor's) from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Experience in or knowledge of scripting/programming languages such as Python

Experience with deploying and writing software

Excellent writing skills, communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Preferred Qualifications:

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance/program access

Networking experience

Ability to author and maintain technical installation, configuration, and update documentation

Solid programming skills in Python and/or C++

Familiarity with Ansible and/or Terraform

Familiarity with Docker/Podman

Familiar with Agile methodology

Familiar with version control, GIT experience preferred

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Morrisville, NC, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10193907
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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