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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 4 for the development and ... Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The above salary range represents a general ...

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Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$142K - $213K/yr

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 4 for the development and ... Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The above salary range represents a general ...

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What is the difference between Level 4 Engineer Salary vs Software Engineer?

AspectLevel 4 EngineerSoftware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, relevant certificationsBachelor's degree in computer science or related field, coding certifications
Work EnvironmentEngineering teams, manufacturing or technical settingsSoftware development teams, tech companies
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, manufacturing, tech industriesIT companies, software firms, tech startups
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Typically, Level 4 Engineers focus on technical engineering tasks with specialized certifications, earning higher salaries in manufacturing or technical sectors. Software Engineers primarily develop software, with salaries varying based on experience and location. While both roles require technical skills, their salary differences reflect industry and job scope.

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Software Engineer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 360 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 537 rated manufacturers


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a SoftwareEngineer- Level 4to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be inColorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

TheSr. Principal Software Engineer - Level 4 will support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence and will support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing software engineering tasks using languages like C++ and Python to support complex analysis of defense systems.

Essential Functions:

  • Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems thatcontainlogical and mathematical solutions.

  • Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning,designand development of product software.

  • Ensuresoftware standards aremet and meet customer requirements.

Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled at either a Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Level 4

Basic Qualifications:

  • Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Level 4:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and8 years ofrelated work experience, or aMaster's Degreeand 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD.

  • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issuedTop Secretsecurity clearance at the time of application, which isrequiredto start

  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs

  • Recent experience developing software in C/C++, Java, Python, or similar object-oriented languages

  • Experience performing test-driven development

  • Quick to learn and absorb new concepts and information

  • Experience with git configuration management tools and collaboration products likeGithub,BitBucket, or GitLab

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with user interface app development and front end software.

  • Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, Code Quality, Static Analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, and Jenkins.

  • Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

  • Highly experienced with Linux, scripting, and operations

  • Experience implementing complex mathematical algorithms in code

  • Experience with automated softwarerequirementstesting and analysis

  • Experience developing software inanModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment.

Primary Level Salary Range: $

The above salary rangerepresentsa general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considersa number offactors whendeterminingbase salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education,skillsand 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 isrequiredfor all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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.

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About Northrop Grumman

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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