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—Missile Defense Integration offers an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Software Engineer – Level 4 – BM/SRM to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. This position is based in Huntsville, AL, and plays a crucial role 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 vital part of the Missile Defense System. It is a key 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, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapons systems to fulfill global and regional mission objectives.
C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats at all ranges throughout every flight phase. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential 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 Java software for one of the Regional Applications teams in Huntsville, supporting Battle Management Sensor Resource Management. With minimal supervision, it provides specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, along with general knowledge of related fields, application impacts, and customer needs.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for conducting detailed analysis and providing technical support for system software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user assistance
- Develop or update operating system applications according to specifications
- Supports design, coding, benchmarking, testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
- Collaborate with other support groups to resolve issues, establish standards, and improve overall system performance
- Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operational automation
- Works through most phases of software systems programming and may need minor guidance during other phases
- A leadership role on small, software-focused teams might also be expected
- Software engineering and development with strong Java/J2EE skills
- Will have experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management
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 preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience, or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
- Applicants must have 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 start. The selected candidate is also responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
- Applicants must have 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 10% to support business needs.
- Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also desired)
- Extensive experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits
- Experience leading small teams, with a strong preference for Agile leadership
- Mentoring and guiding junior engineers
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify root causes, and recommend, design, and implement solutions
- Use of common software development and management tools such as:
- Maven
- Git/GitHub
- Nexus
- Eclipse
- Experience with agile development methodologies
- Understanding standard system engineering design artifacts like Use Cases and SysML diagrams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Development of command and control system applications
- Experience with software integration and formal testing
- Knowledge and experience in implementing Cyber Security/RMF requirements
- Ability to communicate advanced concepts to non-software professionals, including senior program and military leaders
- Proven ability and experience to mentor and teach junior engineers
- Experience in performance modeling
- Experience with microservices
- Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration; experience with net-centric, horizontal integration programs is a plus
- Experience with DevSecOps or build management
- Designing and developing Graphical User Interfaces
- Willingness and flexibility to manage unexpected tasks
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Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
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.