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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Staff Engineer Software - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,500.0 - $249,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Architecture, Ansible, Software Engineering, YAML, Software Licensing, Scripting, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Atlassian Tools, Tenable Nessus, Bitbucket, Software Version Control, Microservices - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9080863/sr-staff-engineer-software ## About the Role The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications., * Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 14 years of related engineering experience; OR Master's Degree in STEM with 12 years of related engineering experience * Must have an active Top Secret US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile DevOps environment * Experience with version control and collaborative development tool suites * Demonstrable expertise with Java or C++ and scripting languages (Bash, Python, YAML) * Writing micro-services in event driven architecture using containers and container management, Helm Charts, Cloud Platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing and deployment * Experience leading software development teams * Experience interacting with customers/stakeholders of all levels * Knowledge of data driven architectures and solutions * Knowledge and familiarity of software and systems engineering * Significant experience using/developing in a Linux environment * Experience with DoD Open Architecture solutions such as Open Mission Systems Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Space C2 and data feeds * Experience with Battle Management in one or more operational domains * Experience configuring Linux environments (e.g., installing RPMs) * Experience with software/container security scanning tools * Experience with Ansible automation * Experience with the Atlassian tool suite including Confluence, JIRA, Crucible, Bitbucket * Experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS * Masters in Business Administration or similar experience * Experience working with business management on marketing and sales strategy and growth * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, collaborative/team settings across all levels * Strong software architecture design and diagnostic/problem solving skills * Experience working Requests for Information (RFIs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) * Security+ certification * Program access for AP-915, T2, V2, Willow ## Description Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector is searching for Sr. Staff Engineer Software to join our Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) Division in support of R&D activities spanning multiple sectors and programs, onsite in Melbourne, FL. Accomplish You must have the following skills and abilities: Must be able to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objective and self-initiate assignment when required. Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. You work will be checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior. You will be expected to develop advanced technological ideas and guide their development into a final product and demonstration. In this role, you may be selected to serve as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs and act as an advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Key roles and responsibilities: BMC2 Chief Architect within RAD. Subject Matter Expert for driving development of new capabilities tying to customer needs across NGAS portfolio (e.g., LRKC, C-LRKC, and Golden Dome etc.) Being the "up and out" for interfacing with customers, cross sector partnership creating new opportunities, and ensuring products are meeting customer needs. Lead the technical strategy for establishing software licensing and sales. Responsible for leading a team to develop capability features, setting up demonstrations, building marketing material, and attending customer conferences and events. Working across NG programs of record across divisions to pull in mission needs, leveraging other's capabilities, and finding opportunities within existing NG programs. 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