Software Engineer - Level 3

Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Software Engineer, Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Senior Principal) based in Gilbert, AZ. The role involves developing and sustaining mission‑operational software product lines and creating new capabilities within a large subsystems team.

• Develop and sustain mission‑operational software product lines.
• Create new capabilities to support national security missions.
• Collaborate with multiple subsystem teams each focused on a specialized software domain.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Candidate must travel to Redondo Beach, CA for approximately 4 consecutive weeks for required training and may travel 25% of the time.

Clearance required t hold active SCI access or active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period. Final clearances and program access required to be obtained by start date and maintained thereafter.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience; OR Master’s Degree with 3 years; OR PhD with 1 year.
• Additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active SCI access at time of application or active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI access.
• Advanced Object‑Oriented programming skills.
• Proficiency with C++ programming.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience; OR Master’s Degree with 3 years; OR PhD with 4 years.
• Additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active SCI access at time of application or active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI access.
• Advanced Object‑Oriented programming skills.
• Proficiency with C++ programming.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

• Dev Sec Ops  Test Automation experience.
• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, Perl.
• Strong math and algorithms skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with Agile process.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
• Experience developing in a Linux environment using Git.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.
• Flexible schedules, e.g., 9/80 work schedule.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 – $.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer; decisions made 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 a complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.