Full-Stack; Front-End Focused Software Engineer; Level 3 or Security Clearance

Position: Full-Stack (Front-End Focused) Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Full-Stack (Front-End Focused) Software Engineer (Level 3 or
4) 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. The Full-Stack (Front-End Focused) Software Engineer will support a critical national security mission involving both development and operational components. The team is composed of software developers organized into Agile Scrum teams led by Product Owners and Scrum Masters.

Many of our programs are agile, fast-paced, high-performing, proactive, and collaborative, fostering an environment that welcomes new ideas, technologies, and tools to benefit the mission, increase productivity, or enhance product quality. The selected candidate will be responsible for identifying and proposing improvement ideas related to technology, processes, architecture, or tooling. Ideal candidates are fast learners who can quickly familiarize themselves with existing codebases.

Additionally, the Full-Stack Software Engineer will provide support for integration, testing, deployment, and operations and maintenance (O&M) defect resolution in a secure facility on a part-time basis. This ensures that all team members gain insight into the entire software lifecycle and develop a deep understanding of the full program mission. Basic Qualifications - Principal Full-Stack Software Engineer:
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline with 5+ years of software development experience;
Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of experience; or Ph.D. with 1+ 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 with Agile principles, processes, and tools

* Hands-on experience developing front-end applications using two or more of the following:
Type Script, React, Lit, Node.js, or Angular

* Strong proficiency in developing object-oriented applications in Java

* Proven experience developing applications in a containerized architecture utilizing Docker and Kubernetes

* Experience developing applications on a Linux/Unix operating system Basic Qualifications - Sr. Principal Full-Stack Software Engineer:
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline with 8+ years of software development experience;
Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of experience; or Ph.D. with 4+ 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 with Agile principles, processes, and tools

* Hands-on experience developing front-end applications using two or more of the following:
Type Script, React, Lit, Node.js, or Angular

* Strong proficiency in developing object-oriented applications in Java

* Proven experience developing applications in a containerized architecture utilizing Docker and…