Staff Engineer Software

Staff Ground Software EngineerAt 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.Join 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.We have an opening for a Staff Ground Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be in Dulles, VA. This work will primarily be performed in a SCIF environment so onsite work is required.Job ResponsibilitiesIn this role you will:Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the program's systemsImplement engineering changes to the system as requiredReview, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architecturesWillingness to work Temporary/short-term off-peak hours assignments for time constrained HW/SW integration effortsFull lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of softwareWork with various team members to integrate functionality with other software componentsAbility to lead a team and/or provide leadership to drive solutions of complex problemsSupport software working groups with the customerDevelop software products from all phases of the software lifecycleDevelop and share technical documentation and presentationsIdentify and implementing new or improved tools and processes to increase team efficiencyPerform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systemsEnsure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraintsLead Engineering teams with program executionMentor Engineers on all phases of the ProgramSupport the software department, software center, and software sector in their day-to-day activitiesLead a team of Software Developers, supporting their needs, training, and career growthTo be successful in this role you should have:Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and shifting prioritiesProven troubleshooting skills and willingness to take on unfamiliar challengesBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree and 12 years of relevant software experience that includes a background in software development, or a Master's degree and 10 years of related professional experience, or a Ph.D. in 7 years of relevant software experience (in lieu of a degree additional years of experience can be considered (16 years of experience total)Must be familiar with all phases of the software development life cycle and Agile software developmentPrior lead or management experience in a team environment2+ years working knowledge and experience with C/C++, Java, Python, or other OOP languages2+ years of experience with Docker containerization, Kubernetes (K8s) orchestration preferred2+ years of experience with Linux tools/automation and shell scripting2+ years of experience with continuous integration/deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitLabExpert knowledge and experience developing softwareExperience with configuration management using industry standard tools and processesMust have an Active DoD Top Secret level clearance at the time of application, and the ability to obtain and maintain special program accessPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in computer science or computer engineeringFamiliarity with Rhapsody, Cameo, Eclipse, Atlassian Tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo)Experience with Agile methodologiesExperience with containerization technology (e.g. Podman, Docker)Experience with container orchestration systems (e.g. Kubernetes)Experience with virtualization technology (e.g. VirtualBox, QEMU, KVM, vmWare)Experience with scripting (Bash, Python)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Atlassian toolsExperience working in a DevOps culture with continuous integration / continuous deliveries "CI/CD"Preferred candidates will have demonstrated leadership of engineering personnel on a Northrop Grumman Corporation program to include software architecture oversightHold an active Program Access clearancePrimary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The 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.