
Software Engineer [level 2 or 3] Secret Clearance
Required skills
- Secret clearance
- Java
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- REST services
- SQL
- NoSQL
- JavaScript frameworks
- Agile/Scrum
Nice to have
- Spring Boot
- Node.js
- NPM
- automated testing
- Docker
- Kubernetes
Role summary
Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineers (Level 2 or 3) for their GCCS-J Program, focusing on modernizing the DoD's Joint Command and Control system. This role involves developing software features, implementing data workflows, contributing to architectural design, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. The modernization emphasizes cloud-native engineering, microservices, advanced data handling, and improved user experience. Candidates should have experience with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST services, SQL/NoSQL databases, and JavaScript frameworks. An active Secret clearance is required. Preferred qualifications include experience with Spring Boot, Node.js, automated testing, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
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.This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.Northrop Grumman is seeking level 2and 3 Software Engineers for our GCCS-J Program
GCCS-J is the DoD’s Joint Command and Control system of record, delivering a fused, real-time operational picture to commanders and warfighters. The modernization effort emphasizes cloud-native software engineering, microservices, advanced data ingestion and synchronization, improved data models, and enhanced user experience to support JADC2-aligned mission objectives.
Position Summary
Software Engineers provide support for the modernization of GCCS-J by developing software features, implementing data workflows, contributing to architectural design, and ensuring high-quality,
mission-aligned software delivery across multiple product areas.
This position is contingent upon contract award, budget, and/or customer approval. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
If you do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Sometimes people hesitate because they cannot tick every box. If this opportunity interests you and you believe you could grow into the role, we would like to hear from you.
This position is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a level 2 or level 3:
Based on your overall experience, education, years of experience, fit to the position, and interview evaluation will determine which level you are selected for.
Level 2 – Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience
Level 3 - Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of software engineering experience.
- Experience with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript.
- Familiarity with REST services and messaging platforms.
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum.
- Active Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Spring Boot, Node.js, NPM.
- Experience with automated testing tools.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
- Experience with DoD systems or C2 environments.
Sample Northrop Grumman interview questions
- 1
Can you discuss the role of reusability and scalability in UVM's verification approach?
technicalmedium - 2
Can you detail the function of a register table within embedded system design?
technicalmedium - 3
Could you outline how virtual memory is implemented in embedded systems and its advantages?
system designmedium - 4
Can you discuss the role and functionality of a watchdog timer?
system designmedium - 5
What is your understanding of polymorphism in SystemVerilog?
technicalmedium
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