Principal Software Engineer - C2BMC - (25-289)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems presents an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to join our team of skilled and diverse individuals. This position, based in Huntsville, AL, plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program serves as the core element of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense efforts, track the progress of battles, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives.

C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimal response to threats across all ranges and phases of flight. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both globally and regionally to improve performance. Moreover, C2BMC is a key part of all ground and flight tests that validate and test the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system.

This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for software development in Java for one of the Regional Applications teams in Huntsville (Battle Management, System-Arch, or Track Server). With minimal supervision, will provide specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related fields, application impacts, and customer areas.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
• Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products
• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications
• Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
• Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the overall efficiency of the operating system
• Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operations automation
• Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 years of related experience with a PhD. Or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• Applicants must possess a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.) is required to start
• Software engineering and development experience with strong Java/J2EE or other object-oriented programming skills
• Must possess experience and knowledge of software development practices, including:
  • Coding standards
  • Automated testing
  • Automated build pipelines
  • Configuration management
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Problem-solving skills, including analyzing performance and operational issues, identifying root causes, and recommending, designing, and implementing solutions
• Use of widely used software development and management tools such as:
  • Maven
  • git/GitHub
  • Nexus
  • Eclipse
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies
• Understanding standard system engineering design artifacts like Use Cases and SysML diagrams
• Proficient in MS Office products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Experience in developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also preferred)
• Development of command and control system applications
• Experience in Software Integration and Formal Testing
• Knowledge and experience in implementing Cyber Security/RMF requirements
• Ability to explain advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders
• Experience in performance modeling
• Experience with microservices
• Experience with DevSecOps and/or build management
• Willingness to accept unexpected tasks
• The successful candidate will be able to work independently and will have the poise and flexibility needed to thrive in a highly dynamic environment

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Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

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.