DevOps Engineer / Developer 3

Position Overview

Join Northrop Grumman as a DevOps Engineer within the Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, Missile Defense Integration BU in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you’ll work on revolutionary systems that push the boundaries of what’s possible, creating cutting‐edge capabilities and algorithms that are mathematics and physics intensive. You will collaborate with a diverse team in an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) environment to understand system requirements, design and implement new software capabilities, and support rigorous reviews of requirements and test cases.

• Clearance: Secret
• Travel: 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to understand complex system requirements and develop new capabilities.
• Create and implement algorithms that are critical to system performance.
• Support reviews of requirements and test cases developed for software capabilities.
• Work in a hands-on, innovative environment while contributing to breakthrough research and development projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field with 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance (Interim or Active).
• Extensive experience developing software in C++ or Java.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux operating systems and ability to work in a closed-area work environment.
• Quick to learn and absorb new concepts and information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly experienced with Linux, scripting, and operations.
• Experience with automated software requirements testing and analysis.
• Knowledge of battle management or fire control systems.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using tools like Gherkin and Cucumber.
• Exposure to Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools (e.g., Coverity, Fortify, SonarQube).
• Background in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science with a solid background in math and physics.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Primary Level Salary Range of $108,800.00 - $163,200.00. Offers are based on the role’s responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills and market conditions.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses, including annual bonus opportunities and Long Term Incentives for senior roles.
• A variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.