Principal Software Engineer – Algorithm SW Engineer (25-066)

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 a unique career opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer – Algorithm SW Engineer to join our team of diverse individuals. This position, based in Huntsville, AL, will allow you to work on the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program, a vital system that supports the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at all levels.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives.

C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

As a member of the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART) of the Missile Defense National Team for Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) (aka C2BMC NT).

Essential Functions:

• Generate software design artifacts, implement Java-based software changes, support design and code reviews, support software testing, and resolve issues arising from software testing
• Involved in presenting developed designs
• Actively participate in agile planning and execution using established C2BMC processes
• Will work in a multiple-discipline environment that includes systems engineering, integration and test, deployment, and warfighter support

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science, Science, Technology, Software Engineering, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years of related work experience or 9 years of related work experience instead of a degree may be considered
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, CISSP, CISA, etc.) is required to start
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Experienced in some or all aspects of the full life-cycle development of complex mathematical algorithms such as:
  • Tracking
  • Correlation
  • Guidance
  • Battle management
  • Radar management for Java-based military applications
• Experience developing software within an agile development process and the incremental work decomposition
• Experience developing software in a structured, process-based, integrated team environment
• Experience developing software within a DEVSECOPS framework for Java-based applications in a Unix/Linux platform environment
• Experience with:
  • git/GitLab
  • Eclipse
  • Maven/Gradle
  • SonarQube or similar toolsets
• Experience with the development of automated unit tests and verification of requirements
• Experience working within the BMDS domain preferred and Java application development, particularly for military applications
• Experience with software integration testing and the ability to review system behavior issues, identify root causes, and recommend a solution are also positives
• Experience with system engineering artifacts such as:
  • ICDs
  • Ise cases
  • Sequence diagrams
  • Review participation
• Support the preparation of software design artifacts and presentations to both internal and external customers
• Experience with the implementation of MATLAB-based algorithms prior to their adoption into tactical Java-based software. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills, can work with limited independence, and possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years of related work experience is highly desired

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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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.