Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4

As a Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 located in Morrisville, NC, Fairfax, VA, or Linthicum, MD, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
In this job:
As a Software Engineer, you will be on the Space Vehicle Management team where you will design, develop, document, refactor, test, and debug applications software for a Ground Segment. Ultimately, you will support the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission. Development is done within the Agile paradigm using the Atlassian tool suite. The work is full-time in the office.
The successful candidate will have Software development experience, with the ability to digest changes and synthesize them into working designs, generate efficient code according to the specifications, and adapt to changes as necessary that are driven by bugs or specification updates or the customer. The candidate is expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment, and to be highly self-motivated, reporting information to leads and the customer. The individual is expected to handle diverse assignments with efficiency, finding unique solutions and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow.
This position is contingent upon clearance verification and transfer to the NG sponsored program as well as continued ability to maintain required clearance level.
Basic Qualifications (required):
This requisition may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 3, depending on the candidate's experience as laid out in the basic qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment.

Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application

Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience) (excluding internships, research projects, etc.); May consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a completed bachelor's

Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of professional experience; May consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a completed bachelor's

Java, C++, or Python (or similar scripting language) in a cloud environment

Agile development methodologies

Automated testing

Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies

Working with a geographically distributed team

Preferred Qualifications:

STEM degree

Favorably adjudicated CI or FS polygraph

Proficient with Python, Perl, Rust, Docker/Kubernetes, Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD

Proficient with Atlassian tools (i.e., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Familiar with Kubernetes cluster software deployment Experience with automated test tools (i.e., Cucumber, Behave, Eggplant, Selenium, Cypress)

Experience developing software for complex near real-time ground systems in mission domain

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Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $165,500.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $206,000.00The 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): Fairfax, VA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10205834-3

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-30T20:06:41