Software Developer Level 2 - Redondo Beach CA

Job Description

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
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.
Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Software Developer - Level 2 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

As a Software Developer, you will have experience in software engineering and development across the full software life cycle and experience working with DevSecOps processes and cloud platforms. You will design, develop, document, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain applications software for Ground Segment Functions for the iC2 system, supporting the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and will be expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment. You will be highly self-motivated, reporting information to leads and the customer. You will be expected to handle diverse assignments with efficiency, finding unique solutions and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop software using modern web development frameworks/libraries, such as: Angular, React, Vue.js, or similar.
Implement applications software using server-side program languages in Python, C++, Node.js, and Go in 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 Atlassian tool suite, including Jira dashboards, Confluence knowledge bases, eazyBI reports, custom JQL queries.
Execute program tasking and software development using Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, SQL or NoSQL database systems, scalable database schemas and optimized queries.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration, enabling 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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications:

2 years of software development experience with Bachelor's degree; 0 years of stated experience with Master's degree; an additional 4 years of stated experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Candidate must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Proficiency in modern web development frameworks or libraries such as Angular, React, Vue.js, or comparable technologies
Experience developing applications on Linux/Unix operating systems
Working knowledge of one or more server-side languages, including Python, C++, Node.js, Go, or Java
Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, or gRPC services
Basic understanding of asynchronous messaging systems (e.g., NATS, ActiveMQ, etc.)
Familiarity with SQL or NoSQL database systems for data-driven application development
Exposure to Agile principles, and Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Ability to design scalable database schemas and optimize queries
Familiarity with reading and interpreting CAMEO/MBSE models
Previous exposure to developing Command and Control software for Satellite Ground Systems
Experience working within a DevOps pipeline
Active TS/SCI clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00