
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), Bellevue, NE is currently seeking an Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer. The successful candidates will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities achieving sustainable quality products. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle with a concentration in software engineering. The candidates will work closely with other software developers accomplishing the following:
These positions are in support of the following two programs:
DSS:
The next‑generation Decision Support Service (DSS) transforms the flood of intelligence that feeds National‑level event conferences into a sleek, intuitive visual environment that speaks directly to the nation’s most senior civilian and military leaders—President, Vice President, National Security Council members, Combatant Commanders, and Global Operations Center staff. By aggregating cross‑enclave data through secure domain guards and presenting it in integrated, tailorable geospatial displays, DSS delivers crystal‑clear situational awareness of emerging threats, their potential impacts, and the dwindling time window for response. Decision makers can instantly compare multiple data views, explore vetted response options, and monitor conference attendance in real time, all within a single, continuously refreshed picture. The result is a dramatic acceleration of threat assessment and a precious expansion of decision‑making time, empowering senior leaders to act with confidence in the most time‑critical moments.
DFV:
The DFV program manages sustainment, modernization, and feature development for SMPES, focusing on the legacy GC2 application and the SMPES Enterprise Data Visualizer (EDV) as part of an integrated enterprise planning and visualization environment for USSTRATCOM. It delivers Agile, DevSecOps-based software services to evolve GC2 capabilities into EDV, enable data integration across multiple legacy mission systems, and support rapid incorporation of technologies like AI/ML across multiple security enclaves. Overall, DFV aims to provide a flexible, scalable, and interoperable decision-support and joint planning capability that improves how Combatant Commanders plan, assess, and visualize global and theater operations.
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
The 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.

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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.
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