RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer (RA) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. This role, based in Huntsville, AL, or Colorado Springs, CO., is crucial in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not offer relocation support and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is an essential part of the Missile Defense System. It provides a vital operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives.

C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a crucial element of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

This position is for a Principal Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. The selected candidate will be responsible for software development in Java for a Regional Applications team in Huntsville (Battle Management, System-Arch, or Track Server). Working with minimal supervision, provides specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related fields, application implications, and customer areas. Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and providing technical support for systems software products, including resolving complex problems, designing, developing, testing, integrating operationally, and supporting users.

Essential Functions:

Will handle currency updates, debugs, and configures related software productsWorks from specifications to develop or modify operating system applicationsSupports design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programsCollaborate with other system support groups to resolve issues, establish standards, and enhance the overall efficiency of the operating systemDesigns, codes, tests, and implements tools for automation in operationsWill handle most phases of software systems programming applications and may need minor guidance in other phases

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience, or a PhD and 1 year of related experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeAbility and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needsApplicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to startCandidates with an active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) are strongly preferred at the time of application. If such certification is not held, it must be obtained within 40 days of the start date. The selected candidate will be responsible for securing and maintaining their DoD 8140 certification on their own personal time and at their own expense. Candidates who fail to obtain the required certification within 40 days will be evaluated for removal and subject to termination.Software engineering and development experience with strong Java/J2EE skills or an alternative object-oriented development backgroundThe candidate should understand software practices such as:Coding standardsAutomated testingAutomated build pipelinesConfiguration managementFamiliarity with widely used software development and management tools such as:MavenGit/GitHubNexusEclipseUnderstanding Agile development methodsUnderstanding of key system engineering design artifacts like Use Cases and SysML diagramsMust possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environmentStrong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify root causes, and recommend, design, and implement solutionsStrong working knowledge of MS Office tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Current and active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) at the time of application is highly preferredExperience with Agile development methodologiesExperience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also preferred)Development of command-and-control system applicationsExperience with software integration and formal testingKnowledge and experience in implementing Cyber Security/RMF requirementsAbility to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leadersExperience with performance modelingExperience with microservicesExperience with DevSecOps and/or build managementWillingness to take on unexpected tasksAbility to work independently and demonstrate the poise and flexibility needed in a highly dynamic environment

Salary Range:

Colorado Springs, CO: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

Huntsville, AL: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

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Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $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.