Contract Software Engineer Relocation Jobs in Utah

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, Utah or Colorado Springs, CO and will support the Sentinel program.

The selected individual will provide SW development for the Integration and Test organization and do the following:

• Design and define system architecture for new or existing Software Products
• Develop Software in an agile development environment
• Design automated test procedures for test execution teams
• Work with the lead test engineer and a team of software developers to establish and develop automated tools
• Develop Software Test Plans and Procedures for team software products

Position Benefits As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• Software Engineer: 2 Years with Bachelor's in related field of study, 0 Years with Masters, 0 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Principal Software Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelor's in related field of study, 3 Years with Masters, 1 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
• Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Principles
• Experience programming in object oriented (C++, Python, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Familiar with Software Development Plans
• Familiar with Software Engineering best practices
• Experience demonstrating excellent technical leadership, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, effectively engaging with various stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• Proficient with DOORS, Cameo with the ability to write and decompose system requirements
• Ability to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to management
• Experience with UI design and development, or experience Interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation
• Familiar with Systems Engineering processes
• Ability to provide and implement solutions to advanced problems which require ingenuity and innovation
• Capable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review

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.