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Requisition ID: R10181200
The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff level Software Engineer to join our team supporting the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU). This position would be based in either Aurora, CO, Fairfax, VA, Linthicum, MD, or Morrisville, NC.
Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Technical Lead as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART) of the Tactical Edge Family of System (TEFoS) Software Baseline. Roles include ensuring the smooth operation of ART events and practices and assist Agile Teams in their success. The RTE facilitates communication with stakeholders, problem-solving, and risk management. The RTE also manages impediments and fosters continuous improvement. They will be collaborating with Product Management, the System Architect, and Business Owners to achieve effective outcomes on the ART. Beyond the ART, RTEs aid in the broader Lean-Agile transformation by coaching leaders and teams across the organization.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Basic Qualifications
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.
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.
Requisition ID: R10181200
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Top 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: 1
The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff level Software Engineer to join our team supporting the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU). This position would be based in either Aurora, CO, Fairfax, VA, Linthicum, MD, or Morrisville, NC.
Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Technical Lead as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART) of the Tactical Edge Family of System (TEFoS) Software Baseline. Roles include ensuring the smooth operation of ART events and practices and assist Agile Teams in their success. The RTE facilitates communication with stakeholders, problem-solving, and risk management. The RTE also manages impediments and fosters continuous improvement. They will be collaborating with Product Management, the System Architect, and Business Owners to achieve effective outcomes on the ART. Beyond the ART, RTEs aid in the broader Lean-Agile transformation by coaching leaders and teams across the organization.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Basic Qualifications
- Must have an active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a comparable STEM degree with 12 years of software development experience; 10 years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Agile Experience including setting up and managing JIRA boards, filters, and reports.
- Understanding of Software Development lifecycle with Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
- Understanding of Northrop Grumman Agile Community of Practice (CoP) and best practices.
- Candidate can have experience in either Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) or Software Engineering.
- Domain knowledge.
- Prior Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer (RTE) experience.
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.
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.
Salary : $171,000 - $256,400
