Ground Software Integration Engineer (Level 3 or 4) - AHT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: 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. *Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding*   Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Ground Software Integration Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join our team of highly qualified, diverse professionals within the Western Region Software Engineering Directorate. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA .   The Western Region Software Engineering organization comprises over 800 skilled professionals—including Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Database Administrators, and Network Engineers—at every career stage, from early‑career engineers to senior chief engineers and architects. The organization supports numerous programs and offers ample opportunities for advancement into higher‑level technical roles or leadership positions. Our culture promotes cross‑program collaboration, continuous professional development, and a strong sense of community.   Job responsibilities of the Ground Software Integration Engineer (Level 3 or 4) include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead Ground Entry Point (GEP) services integration, including development and management of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and serve as the primary technical interface with commercial GEP and ground station providers. Design, integrate, and operate end-to-end ground systems that ensure seamless interoperability across mission operations, ground communications, and secure data flows, including automated contact scheduling and data routing. Implement and maintain secure data exchange solutions (e.g., encryption, IPsec, cross-domain/data diode integrations) and apply protocol standards (CCSDS, SLE, TCP/IP, Ka-/S-band) to ground system and network designs. Utilize mission operations tools, network planning utilities, and orchestration software to enable reliable and efficient ground operations, and lead interface verification/test campaigns and ICD update cycles. Apply strong problem-solving skills to rapidly understand and resolve complex technical issues, and prepare technical charts, present data, and provide clear recommendations to internal teams, leadership, and external customers. Manage tasking and mentor team members across multiple, concurrent program schedules, ensuring high-quality execution of deliverables within tight deadlines.   *Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding* This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below.

Principal Software Engineer (Level 3) Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of stated experience or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 1+ years of stated experience. Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Level 4) Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience or