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 Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – DoD SkillBridge Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. 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 SkillBridge 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 SKILLBRIDGE 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 SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Northrop Grumman is looking for an experienced Software Instructor in our Technical Data & Training department. As a member of the TD&T department you’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside Design (software and hardware), Logistics and Reliability and Human Factors engineers, and program leadership to develop a software training program to teach international customers to design, program, patch, compile and test software for integration onto the COBRA Command and Control Center. This position will be on-site at the Troy Hill campus in Elkridge Maryland.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOFTWARE INSTRUCTOR – TECHNICAL DATA & TRAINING:

• Level 2 –
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science with 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree in computer science with 0 years of experience.
• Level 3 –
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science with 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree in computer science with 3 years of experience, a PhD with 1 year of experience
• Working knowledge in two of the following languages: C++, C, Java, HTML/XML, Fortran
• Working knowledge of Linux Operating Systems such as Redhat, AlmaLinux, Windows Powershell, or OpenVMS DCL
• Expert knowledge of structured programming techniques
• Very knowledgeable of Instructional System Design (ISD) rooted in Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate (ADDIE) methodology.
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic manual tools.
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOFTWARE INSTRUCTOR – TECHNICAL DATA & TRAINING:

• Practitioner knowledge of software programming languages, test and integration
• Experience to program, test and integrate software for military systems
• Certified Military (Navy, Army, USAF) Instructor with programming experience
  Primary Level Salary Range: $77,600.00 - $116,400.00
  Secondary Level Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00
  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

• Train personnel to identify, troubleshoot, and remediate software issues
• Work with software programmers and test and integration teams to design, code, test and integrate software updates to the COBRA Command and Control Center operational software in order to gain proficiency to train students.
• Support the development, installation, integration, and testing of software updates for the COBRA Command and Control Center for customer delivery.
• Become the subject matter expert able to perform skills gap analysis and plan, develop and implement a series of courses to teach customer personnel to code and test software updates and scripts and integrate mods into the COBRA Command and Control Center operational software baseline organically.
• Communicate project status to the COBRA Command and Control Center Training IPT Lead.