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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 I&T Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our team in Morrisville, NC.\nIn this role, 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.\nJob responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:\nImplement applications software using server-side program languages in Python, C++, Node.js, and Go in a Linux/Unix environment.\nDesign, develop, and govern high-performance services (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and enterprise-level asynchronous messaging (NATS, ActiveMQ) for satellite ground software solutions.\nUtilize Atlassian tool suite, including Jira dashboards, Confluence knowledge bases, eazyBI reports, custom JQL queries.\nExecute program tasking and software development using Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, SQL or NoSQL database systems, scalable database schemas and optimized queries.\nCoordinate cross-functional collaboration, enabling timely development and deployment of satellite ground software solutions.\nOwn development and execution of features for satellite ground systems domain, with familiarity in reading CAMEO/MBSE models.\nCoordinate and execute integration and testing activities to ensure software components function cohesively within the system.\nWork closely with other teams to integrate software features as they are completed, identifying and resolving issues proactively.\nBasic Qualifications:\nSoftware Developer - Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of software development experience; Master's degree with 3+ years of stated experience; Ph.D. with 1+ year of stated experience; an additional 4 years of stated experience may be considered in lieu of degree\n Software Developer - Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of software development experience; Master's degree with 6+ years of stated experience; Ph.D. with 4+ years of stated experience; an additional 4 years of stated experience may be considered in lieu of degree\nCandidate 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.\nExtensive experience developing applications on Linux/Unix operating systems\nDemonstrated expertise in one or more server-side languages, including Python, C++, Node.js, Go; with a track record of developing scalable backend solutions\nExperience designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, or gRPC services\nFamiliarity with asynchronous messaging systems (e.g., NATS, ActiveMQ, etc.)\nSolid background with SQL or NoSQL database systems to build and maintain data-driven applications\nProficient in Agile principles, and the effective use of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket\nStrong background in system integration and testing for large, distributed software systems\nStrong knowledge of integration best practices, focusing on subsystem interfaces, APIs, and complex workflows\nPreferred Qualifications:\nProficiency in C++ and Java and at least one scripting language, IE Python, MATLAB, Shell\nProficient in reading requirements and interface documents to generate repeatable automated tests\nExperience integrating and testing software in environments where development, testing, and deployment are done iteratively\nFamiliarity with testing frameworks/tools for distributed systems and microservices testing\nExperience working with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)\nAbility to design scalable database schemas and write optimized queries\nCompetence in reading and interpreting CAMEO/MBSE models\nPrevious experience developing Command and Control software for Satellite Ground Systems\nExperience working within a DevOps pipeline\nActive TS/SCI clearance\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\nWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.\nNorthrop Grumman Total Rewards\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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. 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