**Requisition ID: R10180792**

+ **Category:** Engineering

+ **Location:** Orlando, Florida, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Secret

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available

+ **Positions Available:** 3

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.

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Software Engineer. This role is located in Orlando, FL.

**What You'll get to Do:**

+ The Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Software Engineer will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and secure software systems based upon documented requirements.

+ This person will be responsible for working individually or as part of a team to review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.

+ The team is seeking a talented engineer who resolves software problem reports, utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.

+ The successful candidate shall have experience with creating specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)/ Government Off-the Shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

**This requisition is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a Level 3 and Level 4:**

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ **Level 3:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience / 3 years with Masters / 0 with PhD

+ **Level 4:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline with 9 years of experience / 7 years with Masters / 5 Years with PhD

+ Active DoD Secret Clearance

+ Demonstrated experience developing software using Java, C, C++, C#, or Python

+ Demonstrated experience with debugging existing software and correcting defects

+ Demonstrated experience with the SDLC and agile methodologies

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Experience developing Multi-Level Security (MLS) Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) applications

+ Experience with implementing NSA Raise the Bar (RTB) standards and requirements

+ Experience using Bash or similar scripting languages to automate tasks

+ Experience configuring and using SonarQube, Fortify, or other code analyzers

+ Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Eggplant and Microsoft Testing Framework

+ Experience with Continuous Integration Technologies such as Jenkins and Bamboo

+ Experience using Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

+ Experience with Software Configuration Management tools such as Git

+ Demonstrated experience developing Linux software applications

+ Experience developing SELinux policies

+ Demonstrated experience working with XML Schemas and XML processing tools.

+ Knowledge of networking protocols and secure communication techniques.

+ Current DoD 8570 Certification IAT Level II or higher (Security+, CISSP, etc.) or ability to obtain one within 6 months

**Salary Range:** $95,300 - $142,900

**Salary Range 2:** $118,600 - $178,000

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.