... the Government's software development procedures and processes. * The Level 3 CNO Analyst ... Software analysis or reverse engineering * CNO development concepts * Unit testing frameworks and ...
... the Government's software development procedures and processes. * The Level 3 CNO Analyst ... Software analysis or reverse engineering * CNO development concepts * Unit testing frameworks and ...
Software Engineering IV
$130K - $150K/yr
Software Engineering IV ID: 1595 Location: Moorestown, NJ More about this job > Description Data ... Current, active government clearance that is at least secret level or higher * 7-9 years of ...
Software Engineering IV
$130K - $150K/yr
Software Engineering IV ID: 1595 Location: Moorestown, NJ More about this job > Description Data ... Current, active government clearance that is at least secret level or higher * 7-9 years of ...
... the Government's software development procedures and processes. * The Level 3 CNO Analyst ... Software analysis or reverse engineering * CNO development concepts * Unit testing frameworks and ...
... the Government's software development procedures and processes. * The Level 3 CNO Analyst ... Software analysis or reverse engineering * CNO development concepts * Unit testing frameworks and ...
Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$120K - $157K/yr
SEI advances software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering and computer security. The SEI works closely with academia, defense and government ...
Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$120K - $157K/yr
SEI advances software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering and computer security. The SEI works closely with academia, defense and government ...
... the Government's software development procedures and processes. * The Level 3 CNO Analyst ... Software analysis or reverse engineering * CNO development concepts * Unit testing frameworks and ...
... the Government's software development procedures and processes. * The Level 3 CNO Analyst ... Software analysis or reverse engineering * CNO development concepts * Unit testing frameworks and ...
Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$127K - $168K/yr
SEI advances software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering and computer security. The SEI works closely with academia, defense and government ...
Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$127K - $168K/yr
SEI advances software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering and computer security. The SEI works closely with academia, defense and government ...
Software Engineering II
$110K - $115K/yr
Software Engineering II ID: 1578 Location: Moorestown, NJ More about this job > Description Data ... Current, active government clearance that is at least secret level or higher Experience with the ...
Software Engineering II
$110K - $115K/yr
Software Engineering II ID: 1578 Location: Moorestown, NJ More about this job > Description Data ... Current, active government clearance that is at least secret level or higher Experience with the ...
Software Engineering III
$116K - $130K/yr
Software Engineering III ID: 1579 Location: Moorestown, NJ More about this job > Description Data ... Current, active government clearance that is at least secret level or higher Experience with the ...
Software Engineering III
$116K - $130K/yr
Software Engineering III ID: 1579 Location: Moorestown, NJ More about this job > Description Data ... Current, active government clearance that is at least secret level or higher Experience with the ...
DevSecOps Engineer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Experience with software engineering, customer experience and government software engineering preferred. * Experience in the Missile Defense Agency * Current understanding of best practices regarding ...
DevSecOps Engineer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Experience with software engineering, customer experience and government software engineering preferred. * Experience in the Missile Defense Agency * Current understanding of best practices regarding ...
Software Engineering Manager
San Diego, CA · On-site
$155K - $190K/yr
... and government security standards. * Manage Complex Development Programs: Oversee software ... Collaborate Across Engineering Disciplines: Partner closely with Systems, Hardware, FPGA, Test, RF ...
Software Engineering Manager
San Diego, CA · On-site
$155K - $190K/yr
... and government security standards. * Manage Complex Development Programs: Oversee software ... Collaborate Across Engineering Disciplines: Partner closely with Systems, Hardware, FPGA, Test, RF ...
Software Engineering Manager
San Diego, CA · On-site
$155K - $190K/yr
... and government security standards. * Manage Complex Development Programs: Oversee software ... Collaborate Across Engineering Disciplines: Partner closely with Systems, Hardware, FPGA, Test, RF ...
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Software Engineering Manager
San Diego, CA · On-site
$155K - $190K/yr
... and government security standards. * Manage Complex Development Programs: Oversee software ... Collaborate Across Engineering Disciplines: Partner closely with Systems, Hardware, FPGA, Test, RF ...
Head of Software Engineering
Saratoga, CA · On-site
$279K/yr
As Director or VP of Software Engineering, you will own the full software engineering organization ... Government space programs * Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing ...
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Head of Software Engineering
Saratoga, CA · On-site
$279K/yr
As Director or VP of Software Engineering, you will own the full software engineering organization ... Government space programs * Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing ...
Head of Software Engineering
Arlington, TX · On-site
$227K/yr
As Director or VP of Software Engineering, you will own the full software engineering organization ... Government space programs * Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing ...
Head of Software Engineering
Arlington, TX · On-site
$227K/yr
As Director or VP of Software Engineering, you will own the full software engineering organization ... Government space programs * Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing ...
As Director or VP of Software Engineering, you will own the full software engineering organization ... Government space programs * Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing ...
As Director or VP of Software Engineering, you will own the full software engineering organization ... Government space programs * Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing ...
Software Engineering Staff
Orlando, FL · On-site
As a Staff Software Engineer for the PTD team, you will: Be accountable for the overall Software ... S. government security clearance before starting with Lockheed Martin. U.S. citizenship is a ...
Software Engineering Staff
Orlando, FL · On-site
As a Staff Software Engineer for the PTD team, you will: Be accountable for the overall Software ... S. government security clearance before starting with Lockheed Martin. U.S. citizenship is a ...
As a Staff Software Engineer for the PTD team, you will: Be accountable for the overall Software ... S. government security clearance before starting with Lockheed Martin. U.S. citizenship is a ...
As a Staff Software Engineer for the PTD team, you will: Be accountable for the overall Software ... S. government security clearance before starting with Lockheed Martin. U.S. citizenship is a ...
... government and industry customers - Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between ... software engineering-related processes (including software engineering command media), and ...
... government and industry customers - Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between ... software engineering-related processes (including software engineering command media), and ...
Head of Software Engineering
Arlington, TX · On-site
$227K/yr
As Director or VP of Software Engineering, you will own the full software engineering organization ... Government space programs * Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing ...
Quick apply
Head of Software Engineering
Arlington, TX · On-site
$227K/yr
As Director or VP of Software Engineering, you will own the full software engineering organization ... Government space programs * Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing ...
As Director or VP of Software Engineering, you will own the full software engineering organization ... Government space programs * Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing ...
As Director or VP of Software Engineering, you will own the full software engineering organization ... Government space programs * Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing ...
Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer
Aurora, CO · On-site
$149K - $234K/yr
... Government's software development procedures and processes. The Level 2 CNO Analyst/Programmer ... Software analysis or reverse engineering * CNO development concepts * Unit testing frameworks and ...
Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer
Aurora, CO · On-site
$149K - $234K/yr
... Government's software development procedures and processes. The Level 2 CNO Analyst/Programmer ... Software analysis or reverse engineering * CNO development concepts * Unit testing frameworks and ...
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At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Staff Cyber Software Engineer. Places of performance for this position are Annapolis Junction MD, San Antonio TX, Aurora CO, and Carey, NC.
What You'll Get to Do:
- Provides custom software design and development of CNO tools and techniques.
- Designs and develops end-to-end data flow and tasking into CNO tools developed.
- Provides/authors documentation, participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews in accordance with the Government's software development procedures and processes.
- The Level 3 CNO Analyst/Programmer shall possess the following capabilities: Program in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python. Develop Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments; UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments; or, Embedded or mobile platform development using proprietary, GOTS, or open-source build environments.
- Provide/author documentation, participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews as prescribed by the Government's software development procedures and processes.
- Design and develop end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools developed. Provide/author documentation, design, code, and software readiness reviews as prescribed by the Government's software development procedures and processes.
- Provide/author and participate in technical presentations on assigned projects.
- Actively participate and direct the design and development of end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools developed.
- Actively participate and lead/direct the development of new CNO solutions that meet the demands of customers. Bachelor's degree and experience must be in computer science, information systems, or network engineering.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and experience must be in computer science, information systems, or network engineering with 12 years of experience, Masters degree with 10 years of experience, PhD with 8 years of experience.
- Experience in programming with CNO Tools and techniques.
- Experience using network sockets programming, including developing packet-level programs, expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.
- Software development experience in one or more of the following: 1. Windows application using Visual Studio or.NET environments, or 2. Unix/Linux applications using make files or comparable build environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
- Software analysis or reverse engineering
- CNO development concepts
- Unit testing frameworks and practices
This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $185,900.00 - $292,100.00The 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.What Northrop Grumman employees say
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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.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939