Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago
Staff Application Software Engineer
Linthicum Heights, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $256K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements impacting lives worldwide, seeking a Staff Application Software Engineer. The role focuses on utilizing Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices to deliver critical national defense products, emphasizing team collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter
Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation
The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience
Experience with C/C++ or similar language using object oriented development
Experience with Python
Experience with software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc)
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with embedded software development
Familiarity with computer architecture
Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks (CI/CD)
Familiarity with operating systems such as: RedHat Enterprise, CentOs, and Windows 10
Familiarity with various version control systems (GitLab, BitBucket, etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start
Preferred
Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Software Architecture skills (Design Patterns, Objected Oriented Design)
Experience with containerized application development lifecycle
Real-time/multi-threaded embedded application Programming Experience
Experience with hardware interfaces such as: 1553, Ethernet, Serial and/or PCI-E
RTOS Experience (VxWorks, Linux)
Proven communication and team leadership skills
Experience working with technical customers
Experience with software engineering and architecture practices
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
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