Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Software (Global) (26-148) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, 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 the integrating element of 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 collectively see the battle develop, 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 across all ranges and phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks, integrates, and synchronizes autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is an integral part of all system ground and flight tests that verify and exercise current and future missile defense system capabilities.
This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC JEMINI program supporting the development of future missile defense capabilities. The candidate will primarily be responsible for software development using Java.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills when interacting with others
Work independently or with a small group
Being flexible in a highly dynamic and ever-changing environment
Provide in-depth analysis and technical support for a large, distributed Java system
Perform complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user support for a large code baseline
Follow specifications to develop or modify code functionality
Assist with design, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation
Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve overall efficiency of the system
Design, code, test, and implement tools for automation
Experience with a wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions
Work under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
Frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a rapid paced, team environment
Knowledge of software practices and coding standards
Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend and develop a solution
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, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work 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 with the ability to be cleared at TS/SCI security clearance
Java experience
Command and control system application development
Previous experience with message translation software
Automated test and pipeline development experience
Experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
Experience with Software Integration testing, including developing automated test scripts
Experience with Risk Management Framework/STIG/Fortify mitigation
Prior experience designing and developing microservices and deploying with containers; experience setting up a container environment
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, is highly desired. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
Applicants with a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application with the eligibility to be read into SCI is highly preferred
Experience working as part of an Agile team
Familiarity with Java Spring
Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker/Kubernetes
Knowledge of server side development and message passing
Experience developing enterprise applications
Good working knowledge of MS Office products
Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks
Use of common software development and management tools such as Git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven or Gradle and Eclipse
Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and UML diagrams
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. 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
https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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 extenngc