Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - Java

Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$91,800.0 - $137,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Java (Programming Language) XML Schema Agile Methodology CompTIA Security+ Computer Engineering Software Design Patterns Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Graphical User Interface Integrated Development Environments Java Message Service (JMS) Knockout.js
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Object-Oriented Software Development Ansible SAP (Applications) Service-Oriented Architecture Software Engineering Web Services Extensible Markup Language (XML) XPath Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) Java Application Server Kubernetes Information Technology Web Technologies Cucumber (Software) Docker Microservices

Requirements

The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels. Candidate must be comfortable in a lab environment and be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers.

  • Work with a team of developers and integrators focused on delivering software products as part of an IFC.

  • Participate in the software development cycle including design, implementation and delivery of build/test/release.

  • Work with object oriented programming, design patterns, JMS, Web Services, XML and related technologies (i.e., XPath, XSLT, XSD)

  • Develop enterprise solutions for Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) in a SOA environment

  • Work in a process-oriented software development environment across the software lifecycle

  • Collaborate with team members on a regular basis.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

This position may be filled as either a level 2 Software Engineer - Java or level 3 Principal Software Engineer - Java.

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and entry level engineering experience;

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.

  • Direct experience developing Java applications

  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

  • Experience in developing enterprise solutions for Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) in a SOA environment

  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Cucumber, microservices, Security+, Agile development, GUI applications, threading, object oriented programming, design patterns, JMS, and web technologies including Knockout, Web Services, XML and related technologies (i.e., XPath, XSLT, XSD)

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Benefits & conditions

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

About the company

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.

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