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About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA. The role involves working on revolutionary systems and requires a self-starter familiar with an Integrated Product Team construct.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain new and existing software applications.
Leverage modern technologies and practices to rapidly develop, integrate, test, and deploy new software capabilities.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to diagnose and address software and system problems throughout the system lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.
Experience with the full software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Experience with C, C++, Java, and Python.
Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented programming, embedded system programming, software integration and testing.
Experience with Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, Black Duck, or similar DevOps tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain an adjudicated U.S. government Top Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR).
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment.

Skills

C
C++
Java
Python
Agile software development
Object-oriented programming
Embedded system programming
Software integration
Software testing
Jira
GitLab
Docker
Fortify
Coverity
Black Duck
DevOps tools
Developing multi-threaded software
Real-time applications
Flight critical software
Safety software
Medical software
Mission critical software
Reading code
Embedded software architecture
VxWorks
Integrity
Real Time Embedded Linux
Docker Containers
RHEL 8.10
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

Location

San Diego, CA
El Segundo, CA

Work Type

Full-time
On-site

Experience Level

12 years of related engineering experience (with Bachelor's)
10 years of related engineering experience (with Master's)
8 years of related engineering experience (with PhD)

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
Master’s Degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Salary/Compensations

$177,000.00 - $265,600.00

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Long Term Incentives (for VP/Director positions)
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)

About the Company

Northrop Grumman employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives.
The company's pioneering and inventive spirit has led to advancements in technology.
The culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.
Northrop Grumman is committed to doing what others think is impossible.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop 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.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.