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

AI summary of the role

This role leads ground software integration for space missions, focusing on Ground Entry Point (GEP) services, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and interoperability with commercial ground providers.

What you’ll do

  • Lead and support Ground Entry Point (GEP) services integration and act as primary technical interface with commercial GEP providers.
  • Develop and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to ensure interoperability for mission operations and ground communications.
  • Ensure seamless secure data flows and ground communications architectures.
  • Prepare charts, present data, and provide recommendations to internal teams, program leadership, and external customers.

What you’ll bring

  • Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application.
  • Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years (Level 3) or 8+ years (Level 4) of relevant software engineering experience; Master's or PhD may substitute.
  • Experience with ground system interfaces and integration (GEPs, TT&C, SATCOM, or similar).
  • Demonstrated experience developing, interpreting, or maintaining Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

Technologies

Ground Entry Point (GEP) · Interface Control Documents (ICD) · TT&C · SATCOM · CCSDS · SLE · TCP/IP · Ka-band · S-band · IPsec · data diode

About Northrop Grumman

Builds aircraft, missiles, space systems, sensors, cyber and microelectronics for U.S. and allied national-security customers, with strengths in stealth, nuclear modernization and classified space.

Public · 5000+ people

Source and classification

Production engineering · Evidence for this classification:

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: Leading and supporting Ground Entry Point (GEP) services integration, developing and managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and acting as the primary technical interface with commercial GEP providers. Ensuring seamless interoperability for mission operations, ground communications, and secure data flows. Applying strong problem‑solving skills to quickly understand and address complex technical concepts. Preparing charts, presenting data, and providing recommendations to internal teams, program leadership, and external customers, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills. Managing tasking and mentoring team members
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. 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. *Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding* The Western Region Software Engineering organizati [... source excerpt omitted ...] 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: Leading and supporting Ground Entry Point (GEP) services integration, developing and managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and acting as the primary technical interface with commercial GEP providers. Ensuring seamless interoperability for mission operations, ground communications, and secure data flows. Applying strong problem‑solving skills to quickly understand and address c [... source excerpt omitted ...] g tasking and mentoring team members across multiple program schedules with 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. Basic Qualifications: 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 disciplin

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