RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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._Do

D Skill Bridge Program Description:

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman's 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman DoD Skill Bridge Program is an approved Skill Bridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The DoD Skill Bridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. DoD Skill Bridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members_.Responsibilities for DoD Skill Bridge Program participation are:_

• Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman
• DoD Skill Bridge Program (DoD Skill Bridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skill Bridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
  _Goals _- Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC._Objectives _- Service Members who complete the DoD Skill Bridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands-on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities._Outcome _- Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team._DoD Skill Bridge Eligibility:Has served at least 180 days on active duty
  _Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
  _Will receive an honorable discharge
  _Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
  _Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
  Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD Skill Bridge Program prior to start of internship.
  #MPR Before Applying IMPORTANT _- Please download and complete the DoD SkillBridge Prescreen prior to applying to this position - DoD SkillBridge Prescreen Form_Upload this form, along with your resume, during the application processJob Description:Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, 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!
  We are looking for you to join our team as a Software Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Software Engineer _at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, Dev Sec Ops and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation.
  For this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:_Develop software utilizing C/C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase
  _Develop software infrastructure to support CI/CD, software metrics collection, and MLOps
  _Implement software-systems, applications, and architectures that leverage techniques to support achieving increased modularity, scalability, and reliability, while also maintaining precision, accuracy, and speed to meet performance requirements
  _Ensure industry software engineering best practices and standards are applied and maintained
  _Work closely with Software Leads to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements
  Basic Qualifications
  _Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of relative experience
  Active Top Secret security clearance
  Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management_Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time
  _Experience working in C/C++
  _Proven ability to code new software and modify existing software to add new features
  _Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
  _Experience with open software/system architecture solutions
  _Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
  _Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  _Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools
  _Preferred Qualifications Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
  _Experience with Linux operating systems
  _Experience with CUDA and GPUs
  _Experience with high performance numerical/scientific computing, parallel computing
  _Experience with developing for SWaP-constrained environments
  _Familiarity with signal-processing algorithms
  _Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum and Dev Sec Ops
  This position is contingent upon clearance and special program access.
  Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.