Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer - (Alice Springs AU)
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Software Engineer OR Principal Software Engineer join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Alice Springs, Australia.
This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3
This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic 12-hour shifts.
A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.
Essential Functions:
The software team in Alice Springs requires individuals with software engineering experience who can work in a structured, configuration controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time software applications. Qualified candidates will be responsible for evaluating operational software problems and providing immediate solutions to restore service. Responsibilities also include the integration and verification of new baselines. Qualified candidates must be able to work in a dynamic and fast paced team environment.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Support, maintenance and documentation of software applications
Determination of the operations feasibility of software modifications
Development of software tools to complement software maintenance activities
Verification that software standards are met
On-call 24/7 emergency anomaly response to support restoration of software operations
Level 2 Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 2 years of engineering/technical experience OR a Masters of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 0 years of engineering/technical experience
Demonstrated ability in PERL or other scripting languages
Experience with C++, Java, or Python programming languages
Proficiency with VMS or LINUX/UNIX operating systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
Level 3 Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) di
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