Software Engineer: Automation/AI - Level 2 or 3 (Chandler)

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSoftware Engineer: Automation/AI - Level 2 or 3 (Chandler)United States-Arizona-Chandler No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10237384Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Software Engineer – Level 3 located in Chandler, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.We are seeking a highly motivated Software Automation Engineer with expertise in C++ and Python development to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions while also managing DevOps processes, automating workflows with CI/CD pipelines, and supporting containerized development environments and infrastructure.This role combines hands-on software engineering expertise with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge DevOps workflows and infrastructure support. Join us and be part of a team driving innovative solutions at the intersection of software, automation, and systems deployment. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.Your Role and Impact:Design, develop, document, test, and debug application software and systemsAutomate workflows and processes by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and AI applications within a DevOps environment.Develop and maintain containerized applications to ensure portability, scalability, and reliability.Provide infrastructure support by troubleshooting, optimizing performance, and maintaining high availability of systems.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Other duties as assignedIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.Basic Qualifications for Level 2:Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearanceHands-on experience working in Linux environments, including scripting and system configuration.Proficient in Python or GOLang with a strong background in software development, debugging, and testing.Experience with GitLab CI/CD, version control systems, and automated pipelines for application deployment.Demonstrated experience developing and deploying AI and/or Machine Learning (ML) solutions.Familiarity with APIs and integrating models into applications or agentic frameworks such as Mastra, LangChain, or other similar toolkits for building autonomous agents.Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), including fine-tuning, hosting, and inference optimization.Experience with developing and hosting AI/ML models in cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) or on-premise containerized infrastructure.Familiarity with vector databases, retrieval-augmentBasic Qualifications for Level 3:Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearanceHands-on experience working in Linux environments, including scripting and system configuration.Proficient in Python or GOLang with a strong background in software development, debugging, and...