Cyber Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$101,000–$151,400 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $154k
This role $126k
$89k most similar roles pay here $210k

This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $128,825–$178,801 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $126k versus about $154k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 204 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $116,250–$177,850 across 204 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cyber Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Cyber Software Engineer to join its Northern Virginia Engineering Discipline team. This role involves developing software solutions to meet mission partner requirements while participating in Agile processes and creating comprehensive documentation for both users and developers. The engineer will collaborate with the team to enhance development, test, governance, and stakeholder interaction processes, communicate project status and technical proposals effectively, and prioritize development efforts based on mission needs. Key responsibilities include defining complexity, scope, and resource requirements for integrating new software features. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience in a STEM field with proficiency in C/C++, Java, Python, Linux, Windows environments, Docker, Kubernetes, and Agile methodologies. Preferred qualifications include DevOps experience, knowledge of Jenkins and GitHub, Atlassian Jira expertise, scripting languages like bash or bat, JSON familiarity, system and network architecture understanding, SIGINT operations knowledge, and a Master’s degree in STEM.

What you'll do

  • Develop software solutions to meet mission partner requirements.
  • Set technical direction aligned with operational needs and sponsor roadmaps.
  • Define complexity, scope, and resources needed for new requirements integration.
  • Prioritize development efforts based on mission partner input.
  • Communicate project status, roadblocks, and proposals to team and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Willing and able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with Bachelor’s in STEM; or 0 years with Masters.
  • Experience with C/C++, Java, Python, Linux, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes.
  • Experience developing software on Agile teams and knowledge of SDLC.
  • Preferred: Active DoD Top Secret / SCI security clearance.

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