Software Engineer - C2BMC - (25-302)

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 is offering an exciting career opportunity for an Software Engineer to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role, based in Huntsville, AL, is essential 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 is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential 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 operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control designated networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability that offers an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases.

C2BMC acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a vital part of all system ground and flight tests, which verify and demonstrate 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 developing software in Java for one of the Regional Applications teams in Huntsville (Battle Management, System-Arch, or Track Server). Under guidance, provides specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as broad knowledge of related fields, application impacts, and customer areas.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for performing detailed analysis and offering technical support for systems software products, including complex problem solving, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
• Maintains software products current, debugs, and configure related systems
• Develops or modifies operating system applications based on specifications
• Supports design, coding, benchmarking, debugging, and documenting programs.
• Work with other system support teams to resolve issues, set standards, and enhance the overall efficiency of the operating system
• Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools to automate operations
• Participates in most phases of software systems programming applications and may need minimal 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 2 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience; Or 6 years of relevant experience may be considered 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% to support business needs
• Knowledge of software practices such as:
  • Coding standards
  • Automated testing
  • Automated build pipelines
  • Configuration management
• Familiarity with problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify the root cause, and recommend, design, and implement solutions
• Familiarity with common software development and management tools such as:
  • Maven
  • git/GitHub
  • Nexus
  • Eclipse
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts:
  • Use Cases and SysML diagrams
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products
• Knowledge of software engineering and software development with Java/J2EE experience or alternative object-oriented development experience
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Willingness to take on unanticipated tasking
• Must have the ability to work independently and show poise and flexibility to succeed in a highly dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Experience in developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience is also desired)
• 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 complex concepts to non-software professionals, including senior program and military leaders
• Experience in performance modeling
• Experience with microservices
• Experience with DevSecOps and/or build management

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Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00

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.