Sentinel Staff Software Engineer - 16323

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.

Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Staff Software Engineer. This position can be filled in Colorado Springs, CO and will support the Sentinel program. 

The selected candidate will design, develop, test, integrate, document, and deliver software for the Support Test Equipment effort. The candidate will have a leadership role in the team as an engineer, coach, and mentor to less experienced team members.

This is a hands-on technical position--a deep understanding of software engineering is required.

Provide SW development for the I&T organization.

Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex computer systems

Identify, analyze, and adjudicate software deficiencies

Perform integration testing, regression testing, and formal qualification testing in an agile software development environment

Work with the lead test engineer and a team of software developers to establish and develop test methods and techniques

Design, develop, and maintain software test plans, software test cases, software test procedures, and automated software test in compliance with program functional, technical, and performance requirements

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

•    Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 
•    401k
•    Educational Assistance
•    Life Insurance
•    Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  
•    Paid Time Off 
•    Health & Wellness Resources  
•    Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Job Qualifications:

• 12 Years with Bachelor’s in relevant field of study, 10 Years with Masters, 8 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.

• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.

• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

• IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security + CE) or ability to obtain within 6 months.

• Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.

• Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles

• Familiarity with Full Stack application development including API design

• Experience developing database and design

• Experience programming in object oriented languages (C++, Java, Python).

• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts

• Experience with UI design and development, or experience Interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation

• Ability to plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning.

• Ability to work without appreciable direction, exercising considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of assignments

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science or similar

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluen