US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionJoin Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges.

We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Do you want to work at an international company with endless opportunities for growth and advancement? Are you eager to join a trust-based, globally-connected team, where your contributions will define what's possible? Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond.

Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future.

Explore your future and launch your career today!We are looking for motivated Ground Software Engineers who want to solve interesting, complex problems, which protect our nation. Our Ground Software team is designing, building, testing spacecraft subsystems for a mix of DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. We are leaders in innovative solutions to the rapidly growing/evolving fields of space based autonomous rendezvous and docking and rapid design/production of small satellites.

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking multiple Software Engineers to support Tactical Space Systems Division in their development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This position is located onsite on our El Segundo, CA campus and requires a Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access.What you'll get to do:Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layerDeveloping client and server applications and services using service or object-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilitiesApplications will span languages and toolsets including Python, C+, Java, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediationDeveloper will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mindSupport Operations ground software and associated configurations.

This will involve troubleshooting both software errors and hardware affecting the operation of ground softwareSupport Acceptance Test events, including running testsTest AutomationConfiguration of ground segment softwareResolution and remediation of software defectsSoftware Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needsGround software support during launch and launch rehearsal eventsSupport the installation of new ground segment software in operational, development and test environmentsWe are recruiting for junior, mid-level, and senior engineers. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Basic Qualifications:Staff Level: Bachelors Degree with at least 14 years of professional experience ( 12 years with Masters, or 9 years with Ph.D), 4 years of additional related experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Sr. Principal Level: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math with at least 9 years of professional experience ( 7 years with Masters, or 4 years with Ph.

D), 4 years of additional related experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Principal Level : Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math with at least 5 years of professional experience ( 3 years with Masters, or 0 years with Ph.D), 4 years of additional related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Preferred QualificationsLinux experiencePython, C+Bash ScriptingUS Citizenship with Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibilityAnsibleAgileDevOpsDemonstrated experience in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoringSignificant experience with designing, building, and deploying of software productsExperience in producing software architecture documentationDoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityNorthrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: MedicalDental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee DiscountsFlexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.Link: Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $241,000.00Salary Range 2: $0.00 - $0.

00Employees 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S.

Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 .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 most positions. SummaryLocation: United States-California-El SegundoType: Full time.