Staff Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Qualifications
8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
Must have an active US DoD TS/SCI and the ability to get Special Program Access
Experience as a Software Engineering / Development Team Leader, directing multiple, large software development teams
Experience across entire software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to design, implementation, test and deployment
C/C++ and Java Development Experience
Scripting experience (i.e
Python, Bash, etc.)
Low-level debugging experience
Unix/Linux Operating System
Networking protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4
Ability to learn, contribute to, and debug large codebases and propose ways to optimize and employ best practices
Experience developing and communicating software architecture constructs
Experience with deriving software requirements
Experience briefing technical material to customers at milestone events (PDR, CDR, etc)
Knowledge of modern wireless communication systems
Knowledge of RF system components & functions
Knowledge of hardware and functions of SIGINT/EW systems and workflows
Device Driver development experience
Hardware integration experience
Experience with VxWorks, Java, Matlab, Windows
Experience with CM tools including Git (or equivalent), Atlassian tool suite (or equivalent)
Experience with web development tools including HTML, JavaScript, XML, and Wildfly
Experience in Open Architecture Solutions
Experience with Docker containerization
Experience with the CUDA and GPUs
Experience with integrating and testing embedded software
Experience in analyzing software requirements and developing software tests
Candidate will require ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers
Benefits
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company
Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, +/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range: $133,000 - $1++,600
Salary Range 2: $165,000 - $247,600 The 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
Responsibilities
Staff Software Engineer to join our team!
STC tasks include system design, engineering development, system integration, hands-on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production
Develop software system architectures based on evolving mission needs, emerging technologies, operational environment, and schedule milestones
Work with stakeholders to design, build and maintain mission critical systems
Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components
Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate
Ownership of the team deliverables, working with the Chief Engineer and SEIT Lead to define a path forward that meets the customer's requirements
Synthesize software requirements into verification requirements, software test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for software CSCI level tests and demonstrations
Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures
Mentor and guide junior developers contributing to the overall team's growth
Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology
Responsibilities include design, embedded software development with unit test via simulation drivers or with mocked hardware, application, and/or processing algorithms, software and hardware system integration, troubleshooting, re-factoring, hands-on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production activities
Development of software requirements and detailed integration software test plans, procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports
Execution of software qualification and acceptance testing per those requirements, plans and procedures
Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables
Will need to be at the Chantilly office 2 to 3 days a week
Experience dividing complex tasks down to manageable work packages and assigning to team members
Loading and starting software on customer circuit boards
Performance profiling, and optimization
Job description
Requisition ID: R1016+736
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Chantilly, Virginia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: SCI
• 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: 1 At 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Are you interested in defining possible?
• Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a
• Staff Software Engineer to join our team! What you can expect: This position will primarily be located at the SIGINT Technology Center's (STC) in Chantilly supporting the Alchemy Program team. The STC is where technology and teamwork come together to meet the unique needs of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The STC is comprised of multiple mission-focused programs with projects ranging from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) SIGINT payload and data link development to OCONUS/CONUS mission/maintenance support. STC tasks include system design, engineering development, system integration, hands-on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production.
• Roles and Responsibilities:
• Develop software system architectures based on evolving mission needs, emerging technologies, operational environment, and schedule milestones.
• Work with stakeholders to design, build and maintain mission critical systems
• Provide technical oversight of design, development, and integration of software components
• Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate
• Ownership of the team deliverables, working with the Chief Engineer and SEIT Lead to define a path forward that meets the customer's requirements.
• Synthesize software requirements into verification requirements, software test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for software CSCI level tests and demonstrations.
• Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures.
• Mentor and guide junior developers contributing to the overall team's growth.
• Lead the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools using Agile development methodology
• Responsibilities include design, embedded software development with unit test via simulation drivers or with mocked hardware, application, and/or processing algorithms, software and hardware system integration, troubleshooting, re-factoring, hands-on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production activities.
• Development of software requirements and detailed integration software test plans, procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports.
• Execution of software qualification and acceptance testing per those requirements, plans and procedures.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables.
• Will need to be at the Chantilly office 2 to 3 days a week
• Basic Qualifications:
• 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
• Must have an active US DoD TS/SCI and the ability to get Special Program Access
• Experience as a Software Engineering / Development Team Leader, directing multiple, large software development teams
• Experience dividing complex tasks down to manageable work packages and assigning to team members.
• Experience across entire software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to design, implementation, test and deployment.
• C/C++ and Java Development Experience
• Scripting experience (i.e. Python, Bash, etc.)
• Low-level debugging experience
• Unix/Linux Operating System
• Networking protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4. UDP
• Ability to learn, contribute to, and debug large codebases and propose ways to optimize and employ best practices
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience developing and communicating software architecture constructs
• Experience with deriving software requirements
• Experience briefing technical material to customers at milestone events (PDR, CDR, etc)
• Knowledge of modern wireless communication systems
• Knowledge of RF system components & functions
• Knowledge of hardware and functions of SIGINT/EW systems and workflows
• Device Driver development experience
• Hardware integration experience
• Loading and starting software on customer circuit boards
• Performance profiling, and optimization
• Experience with VxWorks, Java, Matlab, Windows
• Experience with CM tools including Git (or equivalent), Atlassian tool suite (or equivalent)
• Experience with web development tools including HTML, JavaScript, XML, and Wildfly
• Experience in Open Architecture Solutions
• Experience with Docker containerization
• Experience with the CUDA and GPUs
• Experience with integrating and testing embedded software.
• Experience in analyzing software requirements and developing software tests.
• Candidate will require ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers. Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, +/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Northrop Grumman has approximately +0,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility.At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
• Salary Range: $133,000 - $1++,600
• Salary Range 2: $165,000 - $247,600 The 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, ****** 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.