RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Software Engineer based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.
Our engineers are self-starters who design, develop, operates, and maintain software components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. This includes interfacing with internal customers, application users and other technical and support personnel. . The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as fluency in MS Office software applications. They will have the ability to break down complex technical concepts into understandable documentation for peers or layman, and the ability to pick up new APIs or tools on the job and sharing learnings with the team. The successful candidate will be energetic, and an excellent communicator with a focus on hands on, continuous learning and a culture of automation/digitization. They will be transparent and collaborative in communication and passionate about what they do. Building a strong professional relationship with other Manufacturing disciplines (Process Engineering, Project Management, Shop Operations, Mission Assurance), strong decision-making skills and a high-level ethical standard is also essential.
Basic Qualifications for the Software Engineer:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields with 0 or more years of experience.
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Experience with programming languages such as C#, C, Java
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Experience completing software projects involving software design / development activities and/or integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget.
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Familiarity with structured query languages: developing queries, stored procedures, functions, SSIS packages, agent jobs.
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Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase. etc) and Agile software planning tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, etc)
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Familiarity with Tableau/PowerBI or other charting tools.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
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US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience translating user requests into software requirements, design, and regression test sets
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Experience writing, testing, debugging and integrating software on various operating systems and platforms
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Experience with structured query languages: developing queries, stored procedures, functions, SSIS packages, agent jobs.
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Familiarity with WinForm Design Framework
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Familiarity with Java/JavaScript, GIT, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), JIRA/Confluence, modern testing frameworks
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Experience with ETL tools like Alteryx.
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Experience with Tableau/PowerBI.
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Experience with C#/ASP.net, Visual Studio
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Experience with IIS Server
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Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance is required
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Experience with configuration management
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Experience with scripting languages
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
