Principal Software Engineer – Global SW Developer (GTP) (25-314) - R10202482
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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—Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer – Global SW Developer (GTP) (25-314) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. This position, based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site 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 an essential operational system that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives.
C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability that offers an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally, to improve overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a crucial part of all system ground and flight tests, which verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system.
The Global Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications program offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A key component is the Global Track Processing (GTP) team, which aims to deliver accurate global situational awareness through raw sensor data to the warfighter. The Software Engineer's primary role is to collaborate with the Global Track Processing software development team to design, develop, test, and explore innovative solutions for the Missile Defense program. Non-standard work hours may be required during critical events, and some travel might be necessary.
Essential Functions
Software engineer who will excel in an environment that involves maintaining and developing Java-based applications heavily dependent on efficient algorithms and linear algebra
Candidates eager to solve complex problems through teamwork and friendship
Jumps at the opportunity to lead his team to the finish line and, at times, accepts being pulled along
Collaboration requires excellent writing and communication skills; well-articulated documentation, including clearly documented software, technical memoranda, white papers, software models, and technical presentations, is part of daily activities
Understand the software development life cycle
Analyzing high-level needs and establishing a structured, logical approach to refine the capability into an integrated set of requirements that lead to a fielded product would be a significant contribution
Basic Qualifications
Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/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 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 years of experience with a PhD.; or 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of 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
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
Must understand object-oriented software development and automated testing
Must communicate effectively, clearly present technical approaches and findings, and have experience in writing and implementing project reports, plans, and status reports
REQUIRED THEORETICAL EXPERIENCE:
Object-Oriented Paradigms
Software Design Patterns
Applicants are expected to have the following professional practical experience:
3+ years of Java development / writing experience
Unit-testable operational code
Unit tests exercising said code
2+ years in a Linux-based (preferably Red Hat / CentOS / Oracle Linux) environment
2+ years with GIT in Linux
2+ years with Jira and Confluence
1+ years of software modeling using UML
1+ years writing & presenting technical documentation to audiences ranging from team members to non-technical customers
Preferred Qualifications
DESIRED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:
Use of Eclipse
Matlab
Visio
Enterprise Architect
Software design using Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
Fluent in Bash (Bourne-Again Shell) or similar scripting
Automated test-driven & continuous integration development
DESIRED THEORETICAL EXPERIENCE:
Linear algebra
Agile methodology
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Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00
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.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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- Location:
- Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology