{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1bd782da62e96297ae44f73f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1bd782da62e96297ae44f73f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1bd782da62e96297ae44f73f","title":"Software Programmers","description":"RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableTRAVEL: 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 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. Do you want to work at an international company with endless opportunities for growth and advancement? If you don't know a language, program, or platform, we will teach you! We are recruiting for mid-level and senior engineers with a background in Software Development Engineering.In these role, the focus will be on development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. These positions are located onsite on our Dulles, VA campus, and requires a Top Secret clearance at the time of application.Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layerDeveloping client and server applications and services using service or object-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilitiesApplications will span languages and toolsets including Python, C++, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediationDeveloper will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mindSupport Operations ground software and associated configurations. This will involve troubleshooting both software errors and hardware affecting the operation of ground softwareConfiguration of ground segment softwareResolution and remediation of software defectsSoftware Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needsGround software support during launch and launch rehearsal eventsSupport the installation of new ground segment software in operational, development and test environmentsWork with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideasBachelor's degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience; OR a PhD (outside of internships, research projects, etc.) Demonstrated software development experiencePython application development, C++, Bash Scripting experienceA current or active Top-Secret clearance is required at the time of applicationBachelor's degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 8 years of experience; OR a PhD and 3 years. Demonstrated software development experiencePython application development, C++, Bash Scripting experienceA current or active Top-Secret clearance is required at the time of applicationDepending 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. 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. 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