RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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.
Description :
Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Missile Defense Integration (MDI) Business Unit has an exciting career opportunity in Huntsville, Alabama for a Software Engineer – Level 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, supporting the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon Systems (GWS) program. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview :
The selected Software Engineer – Level 2 or 3 will be involved in all phases of planning, coordination, tracking and execution of milestone reviews and key events as part of the GWS Execution Team’s Technical Review and Execution Support group. The role works closely with Build Leads, reviewing artifacts and providing clear, practical analysis that helps ensure the program’s software products are delivered successfully. The selected candidate participates actively in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and reviews, and may engage in design discussions and requirements‑gathering activities based on project demands.
Basic Qualifications :
For a Level 2 : Bachelor’s of Science Degree from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 0 years of related experience.
For a Level 3 : Bachelor’s of Science Degree from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year of related experience with a PhD.
Experience with components of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - software design requirements, application development, integration, testing, or deployment.
Experience with requirements decomposition and requirements management.
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
Familiarity with Agile software development using tools like Jira, Confluence, Fisheye/Crucible, and Bitbucket.
Applicants must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Applicants must demonstrate ability to think critically and capture concepts in work products, presentations, and discussions.
Capable of working both independently and within a team environment.
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment full-time.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience planning, coordinating and executing milestone and key event reviews.
Experience in Agile/Scrum leadership roles such as Scrum Master or Product Owner.
Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus.
GMD domain knowledge.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. Your benefits will include the following:
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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 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. 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
