Sr./Pr. Software Astrodynamics/Python Engineer - Space Systems (Dulles)

Requisition ID : R10168924

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 Tactical Space Systems is seeking multiple Software Engineers to support Tactical Space Systems Division in their development and deployment of satellite ground software to customer resources.

The location for this role is in Dulles, VA.

To be successful, you should enjoy learning, learn quickly, be motivated by the opportunity to solve hard problems with challenging boundary conditions, work well with a motivated and mission-focused team, enjoy working with both speed and accuracy, and take great pride in your work and the work of the team(s).

You should have demonstrated experience in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.

Software Engineers will be a critical member of one or more Agile Scrum Teams. After hours or extended work week may be required.

What You’ll Have an Opportunity to Do :

• Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer.
• Developing client and server applications and services using service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities.
• Applications will span languages and toolsets including C++, Python, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation.
• Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind.
• Develop software which provides command and control functionality of a hardware system (sending commands, receiving acknowledgements, working on and integrating across interfaces)
• Develop software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes
• Develop software which enable the visualization of a complex and dynamic environment in both two and 3 dimensions, complete with decisions tools, intelligent context, and user-centric interface design

To be successful you will need :

• Familiarity with Agile programs including Agile DevOps
• Experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products
• Experience in producing software architecture documentation

This position may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level.

Basic Qualifications :

Principal Software Engineer

Bachelor’s in software engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline plus 5 years of experience (3 years with a Master’s Degree, 0 years with a PhD).

Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree

• Requires experience with Astrodynamics and Python / C++
• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain TS / SCI Clearance

Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Bachelor’s in software engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline plus 9 years of experience (7 years with a Master’s Degree, 4 years with a PhD).

Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree

• Requires experience with Astrodynamics and Python / C++
• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain TS / SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience developing satellite ground software with any of the following applications for spacecraft missions is highly preferred : Command and Control, Mission Planning, and / or Visualization
20 days ago