Data Software Engineer; Level 5

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Staff
Data Software Engineer (Level
5) located in Manhattan Beach, CA
, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Western Region Software Engineering organization comprises over 600 highly skilled professionals, including Software Engineers, Dev Ops Engineers, Database Administrators, and Network Engineers, at all levels—ranging from early-career engineers to senior chief engineers and architects. This engineering organization supports numerous programs, and we have plenty of opportunities for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions. Our culture promotes cross-program collaboration, continuous professional development, and a strong sense of community.

We offer a variety of engagement opportunities such as lunch-and-learns, career development events, and networking mixers to grow your career while fostering inclusion and teamwork.

As a Staff Data Software Engineer (Level
5), you will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of software solutions within a fast-paced CI/CD environment. You’ll work as part of an agile Scrum team, collaborating with like-minded professionals while tackling challenging and impactful problems. As part of your responsibilities, you’ll also serve as a Product Owner, driving the vision and direction of software products, and leveraging your knowledge and experience in AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine) to deliver transformative solutions.

This position combines analytical expertise, technical innovation, and mission-driven purpose, all while contributing to the success of space command and control systems.

• Pipeline Execution:
  Designing, coding, testing, and deploying production-grade data pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient data workflows.
• Data Modeling:
  Translating high-level design specifications into effective data models and structures, ensuring seamless implementation of data solutions for space command and control systems.
• Data Reliability:
  Monitoring pipeline performance, resolving production issues, and applying necessary fixes to maintain high data availability and accuracy for downstream analytics and reporting.
• Business Translation:
  Partnering with Software Architects and customers to understand mission needs, translating complex space system requirements into actionable data and analytics solutions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline with 12+ years of data software engineering experience; or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 10+ years of experience; or Ph.D. with 8+ years of experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required at the time of application with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an SCI access and Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly)
• Experience developing data management solutions with Java and Python
• Strong knowledge of mathematical models and the ability to apply advanced algorithms.
• Experience…