Software Developer - Level 5

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Software Developer - Level 5 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. *Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. As the Software Developer, you will have experience in software engineering and development across the full software life cycle and experience working with DevSecOps processes and cloud platforms. You will design, develop, document, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain applications software for Ground Segment Functions for the iC2 system, supporting the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and will be expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment. You are a highly self-motivated, reporting information to leads and the customer. The candidate is expected to handle diverse assignments with efficiency, finding unique solutions and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop software using modern web development frameworks/libraries, such as: Angular, React, Vue.js, or similar. Implement applications software using server-side program languages in Python, C++, Node.js, and Go in a Linux/Unix environment. Design, develop, and govern high?performance services (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and enterprise?level asynchronous messaging (NATS, ActiveMQ) for satellite ground software solutions. Utilize Atlassian tool suite, including Jira dashboards, Confluence knowledge bases, eazyBI reports, custom JQL queries. Execute program tasking and software development using Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, SQL or NoSQL database systems, scalable database schemas and optimized queries. Coordinate cross?functional collaboration, enabling timely development and deployment of satellite ground software solutions. Own development and execution of features for satellite ground systems domain, with familiarity in reading CAMEO/MBSE models. Basic Qualifications: 12 years of software development experience with Bachelor's degree; 10 years of stated experience with Master's degree; 8 years of stated experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of stated experience may be considered in lieu of degree Candidate must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Proven technical expertise in modern web development frameworks and libraries such as Angular, React, or Vue.js, with experience driving project execution and code quality Extensive experience developing applications on Linux/Unix operating systems, with an emphasis on automation and performance tuning Demonstrated proficiency in one or more server-side programming languages, including Python, C++, Node.js, Go, or Java; with a focus on architecting robust, scalable backend solutions and leading technical reviews Extensive experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, or gRPC services, ensuring reliable integration and performance in distributed systems Familiarity with asynchronous messaging systems (e.g., NATS, ActiveMQ) and integrating them into high-performance applications Solid background in working with SQL and NoSQL database systems, including designing and optimizing data models as part of overall system architecture Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies, and Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), with a proven ability to lead technical teams in iterative development cycles Preferred Qualifications: Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), with a record of leading cloud migration or optimization initiatives Proven ability to design scalable database schemas and write optimized queries as part of overall system architecture Competence in interpreting CAMEO/MBSE models to inform technical decisions and streamline engineering processes Previous experience leading technical execution for Command and Control software development in Satellite Ground Systems Experience working within a DevOps pipeline Active TS/SCI clearance *Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space . Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards . As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for: -Medical, Dental & Vision coverage -401k -Educational Assistance -Life Insurance -Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions -Paid Time Off -Health & Wellness Resources -Employee Discounts -Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work. LosAngelesSpace LI-DB1 Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 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. 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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