✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Staff Data Software Engineer (Level 5)

at Northrop Grumman

📍 United States-California-Manhattan Beach Unknown 💰 $177K – $265K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $177K – $265K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

Senior data software engineer responsible for designing and deploying data pipelines within space command systems, leveraging AI/ML and agile practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy data pipelines
  • Implement AI/ML solutions
  • Collaborate in agile teams
  • Ensure reliable data workflows
  • Support space command systems

Technical Overview

Focus on data pipeline development, AI/ML integration, software engineering in a CI/CD environment, with experience in space and defense systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior data software engineer with experience in designing and deploying data pipelines, expertise in AI/ML, and familiarity with space command and control systems. They should be proficient in agile methodologies and cloud environments, with strong collaboration skills.

Must-Have Skills

Designingcodingtestingand deploying data pipelinesExperience with AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning)Agile Scrum methodologySoftware development in a CI/CD environment

Nice-to-Have Skills

Product OwnershipSpace command and control systemsData pipelines deploymentData workflows

Tools & Platforms

JiraGitCI/CD toolsCloud platforms

Required Skills

Data PipelinesAI/MLAgile ScrumCI/CDSoftware EngineeringData ModelingPythonSpace command and control systemsSoftware DevelopmentDeployment

Hard Skills

Data PipelinesAI/MLArtificial Intelligence/Machine LearningAgile ScrumSoftware DevelopmentCI/CDData ModelingPythonCloud ComputingSoftware Engineering

Soft Skills

CollaborationInnovationProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace, Defense, Government/Public Sector
Job Function Developing and deploying data solutions for space command and control systems

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Top Secret

Keywords for Your Resume

Data PipelinesAI/MLArtificial Intelligence/Machine LearningAgile ScrumCI/CDSoftware EngineeringData ModelingPythonSpace command and control systemsSoftware DevelopmentDeploymentData workflowsProduct OwnerSoftware SolutionsRevolutionary Systems

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with data pipelines or AI/ML, No security clearance (Top Secret), Unfamiliarity with Agile Scrum, No experience in space or defense systems

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