Software Developer - Level 3

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
No. Clearance type:
None. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Software Developer – Level 3/4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

• Develop software using modern web development frameworks and libraries such as Angular, React, Vue.js, or similar.
• Implement application software using server‑side languages in Python, C++, Node.js, and Go within a Linux/Unix environment.
• Design, develop, and govern high‑performance services (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and enterprise‑level asynchronous messaging (NATS, ActiveMQ) for satellite ground software solutions.
• Utilize the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira dashboards, Confluence knowledge bases, eazyBI reports, and custom JQL queries.
• Execute program tasking and software development using Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, SQL or No
  
  SQL database systems, scalable database schemas, and optimized queries.
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration to enable timely development and deployment of satellite ground software solutions.
• Own development and execution of features for satellite ground systems domain, with familiarity in reading CAMEO/MBSE models.

• Software Developer – Level 3: 5 years of software development experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 years with a Master’s degree; 1 year with a Ph.D.; an additional 4 years of stated experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Software Developer – Level 4: 8 years of software development experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 6 years with a Master’s degree; 4 years with a Ph.D.; an additional 4 years of stated experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI clearance within a reasonable period of time.
• Strong proficiency in modern web development frameworks and libraries such as Angular, React, Vue.js, or similar, with proven success in delivering robust applications.
• Extensive experience developing applications on Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more server‑side languages, including Python, C++, Node.js, Go, or Java, with a track record of developing scalable backend solutions.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, or gRPC services.
• Familiarity with asynchronous messaging systems (e.g., NATS, ActiveMQ).
• Solid background with SQL or No
  
  SQL database systems to build and maintain data‑driven applications.
• Proficient in Agile principles and the effective use of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Ability to design scalable database schemas and write optimized queries.
• Competence in reading and interpreting CAMEO/MBSE models.
• Previous experience developing Command and Control software for Satellite Ground Systems.
• Experience working within a Dev Ops pipeline.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• 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)

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