Software Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1At 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. Northrop Grumman's Chief Information Office is seeking a Software Engineer to support Strike. The position will deploy, research, support, customize, and maintain the suite of Commercial and Open Source applications used by Software and Systems Engineering. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida. The selected candidate will support a classified program through the development, modification, and maintenance of custom software tools designed to meet sector customer needs. This role will collaborate with multiple functional areas to troubleshoot issues, deliver scalable software solutions, and influence IT standards. Additionally duties include:
  • Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
  • Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
  • Designing, developing, and deploying ServiceNow solutions in support of enterprise initiatives
  • Modifying, maintaining, and modernizing existing solutions
  • Ensures software standards are met.This requisition may be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3, depending on the candidate's education and experience. Primary location would be Melbourne, FL. Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
    • Bachelors of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 2 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Masters of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 0 years of engineering/technical experience
    • Demonstrated ability in scripting languages
    • Experience with ASP .NET MVC, .NET Framework or .Net Core, and/or Entity Framework
    • Experience with C# or C++ programming languages
    • Experience with VMS or LINUX/UNIX operating systems
    • Experience with CSS classes and styling, HTML, and Javascript or Typescript
    • Knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL language
    • Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret level clearance, with the ability to obtain (and maintain) special program access (PAR) .
    • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8570 certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications 90 days from hire date.Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
      • Bachelors of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 5 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Masters of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 3 years of engineering/technical experience
      • Demonstrated ability in scripting languages
      • Experience with C# or C++, Java, or Python programming languages
      • High Proficiency with ASP .NET MVC, .NET Framework and .Net Core, and/or Entity Framework
      • High Proficiency with CSS classes and styling, HTML, and JavaScript or Typescript
      • Knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL language
      • Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret level clearance, with the ability to obtain (and maintain) special program access (PAR).
      • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8570 certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications 90 days from hire date. Preferred Qualifications:
        • Experience with DevExpress controls for ASP .Net Core/MVC
        • Experience with REST and Web API technologies
        • Experience with Code Reviews and Code Standards/Guidelines
        • Knowledge of Unit Testing Methodology
        • Knowledge of AzureDevOps/TFS capabilities such as build and release pipelines, work item management and process flow
        • Current special program access (PAR)
        • Competence as a developer utilizing ServiceNow's App Engine to create applications and digital workflows.
        • Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Openshift)
        • Experience with modern authentication protocols such as Kerberos and Oauth/OIDC
        • Experience with JIRA
        • DoD 8570 certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications
        • Active DoD Secret level clearance.Salary Range: $75,300 - $112,900Salary Range 2: $92,600 - $139,000The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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