Sentinel Associate/ Software Engineer - 17872 - R10224288-2

Summary: Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking an Associate Software Engineer/ Software Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role involves designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications software and systems, ensuring software standards are met, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities: - Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions - Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software - Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems - Ensures software standards are met Required Qualifications: - Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years - Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs - Experience developing complex software solutions using C++ - Experience programming in scripting languages in a UNIX environment (GoLang, Perl, Python, Bash, Ruby, Shell, Scripts) - Hold or have the ability to obtain Security + CE (or other DoD 8570/8140 certification) - 1 Year with Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree for Associate Software Engineer (T01) - 2 Years with Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree for Software Engineer (T02) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with developing CI/CD workflows and utilizing tools such as Nexus, Maven, Jira, GitLab, and Release Management - Experience with configuration management tools, i.e., Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, others Familiarity with branching strategies, gated commits, source-controlled management, etc - Familiarity with the principle of DevSecOps - Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and/or other cloud orchestration tools and technologies - Experience with Podman, Buildah, Skopeo and/or other container tools and technologies - Familiarity with Atlassian Tool Suite Jira, Confluence Familiarity with using a Nexus Repository - Familiarity with security coding standard best practices, static and dynamic scanning tools, i.e., SonarQube, Fortify, Coverity, PCLint, Anchore, Nexus Lifecycle, etc - Familiarity with Agile Development Required Skills: C++, UNIX scripting, Security + CE Important Skills: CI/CD workflows, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Docker Nice-to-Have Skills: Agile Development, Git, Jira Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, 401k, Educational Assistance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions, Paid Time Off, Health & Wellness Resources, Employee Discounts