Software Engineer
Requisition ID: R10185449
Category: Engineering
Location: Middletown, Rhode Island, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
Join Northrop Grumman Defense Systems and be a part of the team of men and women that solve some of the world’s most complex technical challenges.
We are in search of a Software Engineer to design and develop simulation-based operator and team training systems for the US Navy as part of the PC-based Open-architecture Reconfigurable Training System (PORTS) program based in Middletown, R.I.
Qualified applicants should have strong engineering experience with software design, development, and integration processes. Qualified candidates will perform tasking to include:
- Design and develop Instructor and Student Graphical User Interface (GUI) displays, controls, and functionality.
- Develop and enhance the backend simulation and modeling software to provide the appropriate data to the displays dependent upon the training scenario and situation.
- Develop and maintain interfaces between the user-facing frontend and the simulation backend software.
- Collaborate with software and systems teams to assist in the generation and review of software requirements and design.
- Develop, review, and debug software in C++ and C# for the Windows Operating System
- Bring a working knowledge of industry standards and trends in order to participate in continuous process improvement
Specific experience elements sought are further described below.
Basic Qualifications Level 3 (to be considered for level 3):
- BS degree in CS/CE/EE or other related STEM degree and 5 years relevant experience
- Solid understanding of GUI design principles and user interface development
- Experience with a professional software development process
- Experience working in .NET environment to develop C# applications, using the Visual Studio IDE in particular.
- US citizenship; Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
Basic Qualifications Level 2 (to be considered for level 2):
- BS degree in CS/CE/EE or other related STEM degree and 2 years relevant experience
- Solid understanding of GUI design principles and user interface development
- Experience with a professional software development process
- Experience working in .NET environment to develop C# applications, using the Visual Studio IDE in particular.
- US citizenship; Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 or more years’ experience in software development, with emphasis on object-oriented application coding in C++ and C# with WinForms and WPF frameworks
- Experience with writing Engineering documentation such as Requirements and Design Specifications, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and User’s Guides
- Knowledge of Navy command and control, sensor, and weapon systems
- Knowledge and experience with Virtual Machines
- Experience working with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools
- Experience with modeling and simulation software
- Expertise with Navy simulators and training pipeline
- Understanding of Open Architecture Concepts
- Network Protocols: CORBA, RTI DDS, DIS, HLA
- Enterprise Architecture
- Real Time architecture
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
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