RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer to join a growing team in Newport, RI working at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center that is designing, constructing, and delivering the next generation of undersea warfare Training Systems to the Fleet. Your focus will be on designing, implementing, testing, and delivering components of the Training Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design, development and update of software solutions and frameworks to enhance the functionality and efficiency of US Navy submarine training systems.

• Modernize existing software architectures to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Implement robust, scalable, and efficient microservices to handle complex data processing and distribution tasks.

• Develop and maintain APIs for high interoperability and security between various training systems components.
• Collaborate with system architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, define specifications, and guide system design decisions.

This requisition is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a level 2 or level 3:

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years' experience or a Master’s degree with 0 years’ experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years' experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and design of object-oriented applications, unit testing, debugging, and installation.
• Fluency in C++ or Java.
• Working knowledge of RHEL/CentOS Linux environment.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Work on site Newport, Rhode Island

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with submarine tactical systems.
• Proficiency working in RHEL/CentOS Linux environment.
• Working knowledge in software architecture and design of object-oriented applications, unit testing, debugging, and installation.
• Knowledge of Virtualization solutions such as:
  • VMWare
  • Red Hat KVM
• Working Knowledge of Qt.
• Experience using version control software (e.g. Git, Bitbucket).
• Familiarity with Agile programming principles and Kanban framework.
• Navy junior officer experience.

Salary Range: $83,300.00 - $124,900.00Salary Range 2: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00

The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.