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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Engineer Software - Experimentation Field Integrator - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,900.0 - $229,300.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, Oop Languages, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9137494/staff-engineer-software-experimentation-field-integrator ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of software development experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of software development experience; Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 8 years of software development experience. * Clearance: Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance. Interim clearance is required to start. * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain special program access as a condition of continued employment. * Demonstrated delivery of products in C/C++ or other OOP languages in a Windows and Linux environment. * Demonstrated integration and debugging skills * Able to travel 50% of the time, * Strong IRAD or other experimentation contract experience * Communication skills in clearly explaining and documenting system behavior and post-event reporting * Excellent ability to work under pressure, strong IRAD experience. * Ability to plan, self-execute and adapt in high pressure situations * Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management * Experience with large Defense contractor programs and ability to work across program and IPT lines * Knowledge of supplier management and ability to drive results from sub-contractors * Experience with Integration and field installation in Software Integration Labs * Experience with Hardware in the Loop environments for simulation ## Description The ideal candidate will have the ability to take ownership of hard problems and drive to a solution, while working in a team environment and provide leadership for its implementation. It is critical that you understand the software development life cycle and have an in-depth knowledge of automated testing to facilitate and analyze large data sets. The Software Engineer will participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. The Software Engineer will apply technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems. The Software Engineer will interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers. Therefore, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required. A Solid experience in Java, C/C++, or other OOP languages, in Windows and/or Linux, * Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software * Work with various team members to integrate functionality with other software components * Ability to lead a team and /or provide leadership to drive solutions of complex problems * Gather and report software metrics * Ensure software best practices * Develop software products from all phases of the software lifecycle ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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