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

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

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 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.

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:

• 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 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. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

Salary Range: $131,100 - $196,700

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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.