Engineer Software - Algorithm SW Engineer (26-112)

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an Engineer Software – Algorithm SW Engineer (26-112) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the 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 crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to accomplish global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and regionally to enhance performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

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) (also known as C2BMC NT), this position will be an individual contributor to the design and development of Java-based mathematical algorithms to support the C2BMC.

Essential Functions:

• The candidate will assist in implementing Java-based software updates, participate in design and code reviews, support software testing, and troubleshoot issues that occur during testing

• The candidate will also participate in presenting developed designs

• Additionally, the candidate will actively engage in Agile planning and execution according to established C2BMC processes

• Strong problem-solving skills, including analyzing system behavior issues, identifying root causes, and recommending solutions

• The successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, can work independently, and will possess the flexibility needed to thrive in a highly dynamic environment

• The candidate must be able to collaborate with multiple disciplinary teams, including Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Deployment, and Warfighter Support, to help ensure mission success

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, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

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

• Experienced in Software Development Life Cycle

• Experience in developing Java-based applications, as well as C, C++, or C# applications

• Experience with Object-Oriented Programming

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with 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 are highly preferred . The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

• Experience with Git/Gitlab , Eclipse , Maven/Gradle , and SonarQube or similar toolsets

• Experience working with Unix/Linux systems

• Experience developing software within an Agile process and work decomposition

• Experience in developing unit tests

• Candidate may also be involved in the implementation of MATLAB -based algorithms before their adoption into tactical Java-based software

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. 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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