Principal Systems Software Analyst – Software Analyst (RA) (24-416)

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 Systems Software Analyst – Software Analyst (RA) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO., or Huntsville, AL.

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.

In this role, you will be an Analyst on the C2BMC Analysis team. You will work with a small team of developers and testers to validate performance, functionality, and the verification of requirements applicable to the RA teams and proactively analyze test outputs to identify and report any anomalies. You will work with the RA teams to correct identified problems. You will work with program-level integration, Modeling & Simulations, and Test Engineering teams to identify scenarios that can validate functionality and system performance requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Work within the missile defense domain, including engagement management, sensor management, algorithm development, etc.
• Apply system engineering principles to develop product solutions.
• Prior experience in C2BMC or other complex command and control systems as a SW engineer or systems analyst.
• Document findings, COAs, and recommendations and present them to stakeholders.
• Identify bugs, coordinate resolution, and SW build execution.
• Work with Atlassian tools.
• Provide data analysis of software tests for performance and functionality verification.
• Work with very large data files.
• Analyze output from complex algorithms to determine if they are operating correctly.

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 in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Applicants must have a current 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.
• Data Analysis, Performance Assessment, Algorithms, XML.  
• Must understand systems and software engineering processes, principles, and lifecycles.
• Direct experience in one or more of the following:
  • Working knowledge of Unix/Linux
  • Read and understand Java programs
  • Debug and identify solutions for software that is not working correctly
  • Experience in GitLab or equivalent
  • Experience in Gradle or similar tools
  • Sensor Resource Management
  • Engagement/Battle Management
• Air & Space object tracking algorithms –
  • Missiles
  • Ballistic
  • Cruise
  • Hypersonic
  • Rockets
  • Satellites, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MATLAB, Python, and/or Java to analyze data.  
• Ability to develop scripts and programs to assist with Java, MATLAB, Python analysis, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science

Pay Range: Colorado - $97,500 - $146,300 / Alabama - $102,400 - $153,600

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

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Salary Range: $97,500.00 - $153,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.