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Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Technology

Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer

Bellevue, WAOnsiteFull TimePrincipal$79,300–$147,600 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Secret Security Clearance
  • Full Stack Software Developer
  • Java
  • Linux OS
  • Oracle/PDBs
  • SQL
  • Agile development processes
  • Integration testing
  • Unit testing
  • Bellevue, NE

Nice to have

  • Agile software development environment
  • Enterprise Database
  • DevOps
  • DevSecOps
  • Jenkins
  • Software Security Tools

Role summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer in Bellevue, NE. The role involves participating in the entire software development lifecycle with a focus on software engineering, working within an Agile team to complete work, support schedules, and solve complex problems. Candidates should have strong technical and interpersonal skills, with experience in full-stack development, Java, Linux OS, relational databases (Oracle/PDBs) and SQL, Agile methodologies, and software testing. A U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance is required. Preferred qualifications include DevOps/DevSecOps experience, CI/CD, Jenkins, software security tools like SonarQube, IDEs, and configuration management with BitBucket.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No

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 Defense Systems (NGDS), Bellevue, NE is currently seeking an Software Engineer or a Principal Software Engineer . The successful candidates will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities achieving sustainable quality products. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle with a concentration in software engineering. The candidates will work closely with other software developers accomplishing the following:


    • Complete work independently and as a part of an Agile team
    • Support team in completing necessary software on schedule
    • Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions
    • Collaborate with software designers and/or software engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of software systems
    • Regularly demonstrate progress to customers

Basic Qualifications:


    • Software Engineer :
      • A high school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of software development experience
      • A bachelor's of science degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of software development experience
      • A master's of science degree in a STEM field with 0 years of software development experience

    • Principal Software Engineer :

      • A high school diploma with a minimum of 9 years of software development experience
      • A bachelor's in science degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience
      • A master's in science degree in a STEM field with 3 years of software development experience
    • Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance
    • Experience as a Full Stack Software Developer
    • Demonstrated experience in Java
    • Proven experience with Linux OS
    • Familiarity with relational database management systems (Oracle/PDBs) and SQL
    • Working knowledge of the Agile development processes
    • Familiarity with Software Testing (Integration testing, Unit testing)
    • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with small technical teams
    • Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results
    • Ability to obtain/maintain access to work full time on-site in Bellevue, NE

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience working in Agile software development environment
    • Experience with Enterprise Database
    • DevOps / DevSecOps experience
    • Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD)
      • Setting up Jenkins Builds
    • Software Security Tools
      • SonarQube
    • Demonstrated use of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and configuration management (BitBucket)
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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