Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Software Engineer \u2013 Level 3 or 4 supporting an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) project to join our team of qualified, diverse, and innovative individuals located in Boulder, CO.\n\nPosition Overview:\n\nAs a Software Engineer \u2013 Level 3 or Level 4, on an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) team, you will work in a collaborative environment to understand system requirements and create and implement new capabilities and algorithms. Many of the algorithms and capabilities implemented by the team will be mathematics and physics intensive complex solutions that will be highly critical to the system performance. In addition to software development you will also be expected to support reviews of requirements and test cases that are developed for software capability. This IRAD effort is looking to staff over 100 new engineers and will be leveraging new and existing technologies to build fire control systems from the ground up.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\n * Write and test high performing code in an agile environment to support new features and products to support a Fire Control Mission.\n * Ensure the performance, security, and scalability of the application.\n * Collaborate with cross functional teams including frontend developers, Subject Matter Experts, and Systems Engineering teams.\n * Write well-documented, testable code following best practices.\n * Lead and perform code reviews.\n * Contribute to architectural decisions and the overall design of the system.\n\n\n\nSeeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.\n\nThis requisition may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications listed below.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nThis requisition may be filled at either a Software Engineer \u2013 Level 3 or a Software Engineer \u2013 Level 4.\n\nBasic Qualifications for Software Engineer Level 3 or Level 4:\n\n * Software Engineer \u2013 Level 3: Bachelor\u2019s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master\u0027s Degree and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD.\n * Software Engineer \u2013 Level 4: Bachelor\u2019s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master\u0027s Degree and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD.\n * Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start\n * Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs\n * Recent and extensive experience developing software in C++\n * Quick to learn and absorb new concepts and information\n * Unix/Linux Operating System Experience \n * Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, Code Quality, Static Analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, and Jenkins.\n * Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment \n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Highly experienced with Linux, scripting, and operations \n * Very experienced implementing complex mathematical algorithms in code\n * Experience with Python\n * Experience with Google Protocol Buffers\n * Experience with Kubernetes or other container technologies\n * Experience with automated software requirements, testing and analysis \n * Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using tools like Gherkin and Cucumber for automated acceptance testing\n * Experience with battle management and/or fire control systems\n * Experience developing software in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment.\n * Solid background in math and physics\n * Advanced degree in Mathematics or Physics or Computer Science\n\n\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n