Software Engineer, C++ Developer, DevOps
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Software Development
Software Engineer, C++ Developer, DevOps, Embedded Software Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Staff Software Engineer to join our team on site in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA
. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.
- Experience with the full software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Demonstrated experience being a technical lead responsible for managing and meeting commitments of a supporting team.
- Experience in Agile software leadership roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master, or scaled Agile leadership roles
- Experience with some of the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, Java, and Python.
- Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented programming, embedded software programming, software integration and testing.
- Experience with several of the following tools:
Jira, Git Lab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, or Black Duck. - Ability to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
- Active in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Experience leading large software organizations in a formal scaled Agile role.
- Experience with developing multi-threaded software used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical, safety, medical, or mission critical software.
- Understanding of how their embedded software will fit into a larger software system.
- Experience with software running on Real-Time Operating systems such as:
VxWorks, Integrity, and/or Real Time Embedded Linux. - Experience with Docker Containers and RHEL 8.10 or later.
- Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education,…
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