Software Development Engineers (Level 2 or 3)

We are looking for team members who want to solve interesting, complex problems, which protect our nation. Your talents and passion are most important to us. If you don't know a language, program, or platform, we will teach you! Become a part of our enthusiastic team where we have fun working together and take pride in our contributions to the nation's safety.
In this role, the focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. These positions are located onsite on our Dulles, VA campus, and requires a Top Secret clearance at the time of application.
This opportunity supports our Space Systems East Engineering Software Controls Engineering (SCE) group.
What you'll get to do:

Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer

Developing client and server applications and services using service or object-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities

Applications will span languages and toolsets including Python, C++, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation

Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind

Support Operations ground software and associated configurations. This will involve troubleshooting both software errors and hardware affecting the operation of ground software

Support Acceptance Test events, including running tests

Test Automation

Configuration of ground segment software

Resolution and remediation of software defects

Software Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs

Ground software support during launch and launch rehearsal events

Support the installation of new ground segment software in operational, development and test environments

What does success look like?
As a successful employee, you will:

Be an active and integral member of your team

Channel your enthusiasm to innovate

Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security

Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas

Basic Qualifications:
Software Development Engineer

Bachelor's degree (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 0 years: OR a PhD and 4 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (additional 4 years)

Demonstrated software development experience

Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience

U.S. Citizenship

Must have an active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

Principal Software Engineer:

Bachelor's degree (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 3 years: OR a PhD and 1 year Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (additional 4 years)

Demonstrated software development experience

Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience

U.S. Citizenship

Must have an active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

Preferred Qualification:

* Strong preference given to Top Secret with SCI

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $114,700.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00The 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 candidate's 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://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): Dulles, VA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10226193

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-19T19:34:53