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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer, Software – TRK (25-568), to join our team of talented, diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role 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 provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational system that allows the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapons systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that provide an optimized response to threats of all ranges during all flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both globally and regionally to enhance performance. C2BMC is crucial for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.

This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for developing software in Java for the Regional Applications / Track Server team in Huntsville. With minimal supervision, the candidate provides specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, application implications, and customer areas.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and providing technical support for systems software products, including complex problem solving, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user assistance

• Maintains software updates, debugs, and configures related products

• Use specifications to develop or modify operating system applications

• Supports designing, coding, benchspan testing, debugging, and documenting programs

• Work with other support groups to solve problems, set standards, and boost the overall efficiency of the operating system

• Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for automating operations

• Handles most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minimal instruction and guidance in other areas

• Experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment

• Software engineering and software development with extensive Java/J2EE experience

Basic Qualifications:

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

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, 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 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

• Applicants must hold a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to begin. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract duration.

• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

• Experience in developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also preferred)

• Extensive experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits

• Strong problem-solving skills, including reviewing performance and operational issues, identifying root causes, and recommending, designing, and implementing solutions

• Use common software development and management tools such as:

• • Maven

  • Git/GitHub

  • Nexus

  • Eclipse

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

• Understanding standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Command and control system application development

• Experience with Software Integration and formal testing

• Knowledge and experience implementing Cyber Security/RMF requirements

• Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders

• Experience with performance modeling

• Experience with microservices

• Experience with DevSecOps and/or build management

• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the companys success. The benefits offered at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to choose options that best suit your needs and those of 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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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.