Software Engineer Level 1 or 2

Software Engineer Level 1 or 2 within Northrop Grumman Space Sector will focus on developing, integrating, deploying, and sustaining satellite ground software. Onsite locations include Aurora, CO; Linthicum, MD; or Morrisville, NC. A Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Full stack development across the operating system, platform, and mission-specific software layers
• Work across languages and toolchains including Go, Python, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes and Docker, AWS infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and processes for static code analysis remediation
• Act as a self-starting contributor capable of making decisions with the overall project budget and schedule in mind
• Develop software delivering command and control functionality for hardware systems, including sending commands, processing acknowledgments, and integrating across interfaces
• Create software enabling activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes
• Design software that visualizes a complex and dynamic environment in 2D and 3D, with decision tools, contextual insight, and user-centric interfaces

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of development experience; 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application
• Knowledge of Agile programs
• Knowledge of design, build, and deployment of software products
• Knowledge of producing software architecture documentation
• Experience with Python, Go, AWS, GitLab workflows, and Docker/Kubernetes
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of development experience; 0 years with a Master’s degree; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 2 years with Agile programs
• 2 years of experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products
• 2 years of experience in producing software architecture documentation
• 2 years of experience with Python, Go, AWS, GitLab workflows, and Docker/Kubernetes
• Prior experience with development of microservice software architecture

Technologies

• Go
• Python
• PostgreSQL
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• AWS
• PKI
• GitLab
• Bash
• Linux
• Static code analysis

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• PTO for vacation and/or personal business
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance

• Required for start: Yes
• Clearance type: Top Secret

Travel

• Yes, 10% of the Time

Salary

• Primary level range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00
• Secondary level range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

About Our Organization

The Aurora Software and Digital Engineering team comprises more than 200 engineers, DevOps specialists, system administrators, DBAs, and network engineers, spanning from entry level to chief architects. Engineers often serve as informal subject matter experts and may assume formal technical leadership roles. The organization actively supports career progression into higher technical or leadership positions.