Full Stack Software Developer; AHT - R10221040

Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Software Engineer based in Hollywood (MD), Manhattan Beach (CA), or Newport News (VA). The role supports state‑of‑the‑art Mission Planning systems across the full software product lifecycle in an Agile Scrum framework. Candidates must be cross‑functional, collaborative team players driven to deliver solutions to internal and external customers.

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications and systems ensuring software standards are met
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for fast, bug‑free delivery to production
• Set up and deploy Development, Test, and Build environments
• Create and update Windows installers; install, test, and verify software products
• Provide support for the software build and installation
• Work within a cross‑functional scrum to develop high‑priority mission planning features
• Understand third‑party software and hardware peripherals to support software interface implementation and integration
• Develop software test products, including Verification Cross Reference Matrices and associated test plans, procedures, and reports
• Define and develop test approaches for new software and system capabilities; compile data and define changes required in testing procedures or new testing requirements
• Perform frequent smoke testing and acceptance testing on software builds
• Resolve technical issues within a scrum across scrums and with support from other functional roles
• Support authoring and development of contract deliverable documentation for software products and test events

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR 0 years of experience with a Master’s degree in STEM; OR 6 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Current DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years), with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances
• Knowledge of C# and other object‑oriented programming languages (Java, C++, …)
• Experience using Microsoft Windows technologies (e.g., .NET Framework, Win Forms, …)
• Proficient in one or more scripting languages:
  Power Shell, Batch, or Python
• Understanding of version control systems (Git)
• Familiarity with debugging at code level and window service/process level
• Experience with Sonar Qube or other static code analysis frameworks

• Joint Mission Planning System development experience
• Service hosting and inter‑process communication experience
• Experience managing Microservices
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 – $. The salary range represents a general guideline and is determined by factors such as scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. 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 personal business.

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. For the complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.