Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
Software Engineer - Level T03/T04 (Space Systems)
Manhattan Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Ruby team in Manhattan Beach, CA. The role involves designing, developing, documenting, refactoring, testing, and debugging applications software for a Ground Segment, while supporting program maturity and milestones to achieve mission objectives.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, document, refactor, test, and debug applications software for a Ground Segment
Support the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission
Operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment
Handle diverse assignments with efficiency
Find unique solutions and work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 3 years with Master's degree; 1 year with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree for Principal Software Engineer (T03)
8 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 6 years with Master's degree; 4 years with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree for Senior Principal Software Engineer (T04)
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at the time of application, and ability to successfully pass a polygraph
Experience with Java, C++ and Python (or similar scripting language) in a cloud environment
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Automated testing experience
Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
Preferred
STEM degree
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
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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