Job Description

Job Title: L3 Software Engineer
Contract Duration: 6-month Contract to Hire
Workplace Type: On-site
Worksite Location: Boulder, Colorado, 80301, United States
Division: Launch and Missile Defense Systems, Space Systems Position Overview: The Launch and Missile Defense Systems division within Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Level 3 Software Engineer to join the Template Kinematic Estimation Library (TKEL) team. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements in the missile defense industry. TKEL aims to provide a common and extensible mission data processing framework that accelerates new multi-int fusion programs. Essential Functions: • Design, develop, document, test, deploy, and debug software applications. • Research, identify, and implement solutions to complex, multi-disciplinary software problems. • Work with algorithm engineers to design and implement algorithms that are both performant and extensible to new mission areas (e.g., OPIR, Radar) and platforms (e.g., x86, ARM, cloud). • Integrate capabilities into new and existing programs. • Develop software using Agile methodology. • Utilize Jira to document bugs and enhancements. • Provide software engineering support for multi-language (Modern C++, Python, and Java) and complex software systems. • Enhance usability, performance, and maintainability of systems via analysis and bug fixes. • Coordinate, integrate, and resolve defects in conjunction with the test team. • Prepare software documentation and models. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 0 years of experience. • Linux experience. • Proficiency in C/C++. • Object Oriented Programming (OOP) experience. • Configuration management software experience (e.g., Git). • Containerization and cloud experience. • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs. • Current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: • Current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance. • OO design pattern and modern data structure experience. • Configuration management software experience (e.g., Git). • Software development and troubleshooting in a team environment. • Legacy software and modernization effort experience. • C++ Template Metaprogramming. • Java, Python, and shell scripting language experience. • Agile development experience. • Atlassian Tool Suite experience. • Technical leadership experience. • Full software development lifecycle experience. Perks to Work with TEKsystems: 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, but they’re also making history. Work Environment: Launch and Missile Defense Systems division within Space Systems. Located in Boulder, CO. Normal hours 8-5 onsite. Clearance Level: Secret - But can upgrade to a TS/SCI level. · This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
· Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required Company Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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