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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $177,000.0 - $265,600.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Fortify (Software), SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Multithreading, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Gitlab, Integration Tests, Docker
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-software-engineer-san-diego-ca--202adbc6-0c92-4ef4-84cd-3d4818f85a43

## About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Staff Software Engineer to join our team on site in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.

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., * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.

 * Experience with the full software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
 * Demonstrated experience being a technical lead responsible for managing and meeting commitments of a supporting team.
 * Experience in Agile software leadership roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master, or scaled Agile leadership roles
 * Experience with some of the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, Java, and Python.
 * Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented programming, embedded software programming, software integration and testing.
 * Experience with several of the following tools: Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, or Black Duck.
 * Ability to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools.
 * Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
 * Active in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
 * 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., * Experience leading large software organizations in a formal scaled Agile role.
 * Experience with developing multi-threaded software used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical, safety, medical, or mission critical software.
 * Understanding of how their embedded software will fit into a larger software system.
 * Experience with software running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, and/or Real Time Embedded Linux.
 * Experience with Docker Containers and RHEL 8.10 or later.
 * Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) access., Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Diversity, Docker, Embedded Linux, Embedded Programming Languages, Embedded Software, Engineering, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Java, Leadership, Mathematics, Multithreaded Programming, Object Oriented Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Software, People Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Realtime Operating System, Red Hat Linux Operating System, SAP, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Product Owner, ScrumMaster, Security Clearance, Software Architecture, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Technical Leadership, Top Secret Clearance, VxWorks