Software Engineer (C++ and TS Clearance)

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to join its Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization. This role will focus on enterprise-wide digital transformation using Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices to deliver national defense products and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop software utilizing C/C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase.
• Develop software infrastructure to support CI/CD, software metrics collection, and MLOps.
• Implement software-systems, applications, and architectures that leverage techniques for increased modularity, scalability, and reliability, while maintaining precision, accuracy, and speed.
• Ensure industry software engineering best practices and standards are applied and maintained.
• Collaborate closely with Software Leads to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Secret security clearance required for start, with enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time.
• Travel: 10% of the time.
• Experience working in C/C++.
• Proven ability to code new software and modify existing software to add new features.
• Ability to debug existing software and correct defects.
• Experience with open software/system architecture solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relative experience; OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of relative experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with CUDA and GPUs.
• Experience with high performance numerical/scientific computing, parallel computing.
• Experience with developing for SWaP-constrained environments.
• Familiarity with signal-processing algorithms.
• Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum and DevSecOps.