Sr. Principal Software Engineer - C2BMC - (RA) - (25-035)
Requisition ID: R10185469
Category: Engineering
Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Software Engineer (Regional Applications) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama.
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.
This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. Responsible for software development in the Java language for one of the Regional Applications teams in Huntsville (Battle Management, System-Arch, or Track Server).
Essential Functions:
- Command and control system application development
- Software Integration and formal testing
- Implement Cyber Security/RMF requirements
- Present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders
- Mentor and teach junior engineers
- Performance modeling
- Work with microservices
- DevSecOps and/or build management work
- Designing and building Graphical User Interfaces
- Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks
- Work independently, and possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment
- Work effectively in a rapid-paced, team environment
- Provides specialized expertise within multiple systems, software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, applications implications, and customer areas
- Performs in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
- Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products
- Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications
- Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
- Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve overall efficiency of the operating system
- Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operations automation
- Works on most phases of software systems programming applications, and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases
- Leadership position on small software-focused teams may be required
Basic Qualifications:
Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Software Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years of experience, or PhD and 4 years of experience, or 12 years of related 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, CySA+, CND) is required to start
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
- Strong Java/J2EE experience
- Knowledge of coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management
- Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux and Windows
- Extensive experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits
- Agile team leadership
- Mentoring and guiding junior engineers
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify root causes, 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 of standard system engineering design artifacts such as:
- Use Cases
- SysML diagrams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current and active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired
- Knowledge of server-side/database development, computer system administration; Net-centric, horizontal integration program expertise is a plus
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
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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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.