Software Development I&T Engineer - Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company renowned for its innovative technological contributions that have shaped history and continue to influence the future. As a pioneer in aerospace systems, the company has been instrumental in significant milestones such as the first transatlantic flight, the development of stealth bombers, and the moon landing. Northrop Grumman is committed to fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and the full inclusion of employees' diverse ideas and experiences. With a strong focus on breakthrough innovations, the company provides an inspiring environment where employees collaborate to push the boundaries of what is possible while contributing to national security and space exploration. Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector specifically focuses on developing complex space and satellite technologies that support a wide range of missions for government and commercial customers worldwide.

The Software Development I&T Engineer (Level 3/4) position at Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector, located in Redondo Beach, CA, offers an exciting opportunity for experienced software engineers to contribute to cutting-edge satellite ground system solutions. This role involves end-to-end software engineering responsibilities, including designing, developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining advanced applications that support Ground Segment Functions within the iC2 system. The engineer will work with a variety of server-side programming languages such as Python, C++, Node.js, and Go, in Linux/Unix environments. Additionally, the role requires familiarity with DevSecOps practices, cloud platforms, and modern Agile methodologies. The successful candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be capable of operating independently with minimal oversight in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

The engineer will be responsible for creating high-performance services including REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs, and working with enterprise-level asynchronous messaging systems like NATS and ActiveMQ. They will leverage advanced Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and custom reporting dashboards to manage development workflows and ensure efficient collaboration across multifunctional teams. This position demands a high degree of self-motivation, creativity in problem-solving, and the ability to manage diverse assignments effectively while maintaining strong customer and leadership communication. It is essential for the candidate to be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Northrop Grumman offers competitive salary ranges for this role, with Level 3 positions ranging from $114,000 to $171,000 and Level 4 positions from $142,200 to $213,400, depending on experience and qualifications. The company additionally provides comprehensive benefits and a Total Rewards package aimed at enhancing employee well-being and career development. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plans; educational assistance; life insurance; employee assistance programs; paid time off; health and wellness resources; employee discounts; and flexible work schedules such as the 9/80 work schedule that allows employees to have every other Friday off. Overall, this is a compelling career opportunity for software engineers passionate about space systems and eager to work at the forefront of aerospace innovation within a respected and supportive corporate environment.