Software Engineer – Software Developer (24-492)

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 an Software Engineer – Software Developer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

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.

This position is for a Software Engineer / Developer within the C2BMC program's Experimentation Laboratory (X-Lab). The selected applicant will work on the X-Lab's Enterprise Services Team and be responsible for software development in the Java language to provide the X-Lab and C2BMC-Global program access to Mission Data Services.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.
• Maintains, 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 the 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 instruction and guidance
• Develops solutions to problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity
• Work may be closely supervised while following specific, detailed instructions or under general supervision
• Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisors, project leaders, and internal to the company or group with infrequent customer contacts
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks
• Command and control system application development
• Automated test and pipeline development experience
• Test-driven development
• Experience with Software Integration testing, including developing automated test scripts
• Experience with performance modeling
• Experience with microservices
• Experience with building management tools and pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment

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 2 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience, or 6 years of related experience 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 with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required to start
• Experience developing applications in Java
• Familiarity with Java foundation classes and toolkits
• Experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms. 
• Use common software development and management tools such as:
  • Git
  • Nexus
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Maven or Gradle
  • Eclipse
• Experience and knowledge of basic software practices such as coding standards and configuration management
• Experience with Python and Ansible

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering discipline with 2 years of experience.
• Current and active TS/SCI is highly desired
• Some limited travel may be required. Occasional off-hours work during special events may be required

Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

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.