Northrop Grumman logo

Sr. Staff Cyber Software/Test Engineer (Active TS/SCI Poly)

Northrop Grumman

Fort Meade, MD
Full Time
Senior
207k-310k
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. We are committed to missions that support global security environments, providing informed insights and secure, integrated, multi-domain systems and technologies. We support personal growth, skill development, and a collaborative work environment, offering resources and support for some of the best work of your career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Test, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements.
  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers in planning, design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing systems.

Requirements

  • A current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph through the MD customer, with the latest polygraph being less than 10 years old.
  • Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, or four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes.
  • Understanding of design, development, documenting, testing software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Experience developing and executing test procedures for software components.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in Java programming language.
  • Capable of performing research in addition to testing efforts.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and individually.
  • Ability to determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve problems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 20 years of experience as a Software Engineer in relevant programs.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development.
  • Work environment that encourages growth and mutual success.
  • Additional benefits such as 9/80 work schedule (where available), paid holidays, and PTO for vacation and personal business.
  • Salary range from $206,900 to $310,300, with potential for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives.

Working at Northrop Grumman

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. We foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and a pioneering spirit, supporting our employees' growth and development while working on impactful missions that shape the future of national security.

Apply Now

Job Details

Posted AtJul 11, 2025
Salary207k-310k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

Job Skills

AI Insights

Key skills identified from this job posting

Sign upto access all insights for this job

About Northrop Grumman

Website

northropgrumman.com

Location

Fort Meade, MD

Industry

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Get job alerts

Set up personalized alerts for your job search and get tailored job digests for close matches