Principal Software Engineer – X-Lab Software Engineer (25-104)

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 (X-Lab Software Engineer) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. This position work location is full-time at the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) at Schriever Space Force Base in 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.

Essential Functions:

• As a Principal Software Engineer on the C2BMC program you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support in collecting and interpreting data, analyzing results, and developing new capabilities for the C2BMC software framework.
• Handling these software components' requirements, documentation, and testing is also a major responsibility for the Principal Software Engineer in this role
• While the primary focus will be data analysis and software development and integration, algorithm prototyping and development; support for the Missile Defense System may also be required
• Will be a valued team member in a very fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Responsible for developing future-looking prototypes for the Missile Defense System
• Will work with our Experimentation Team, developing software prototypes for experimentation and analysis

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 a PhD and 1 year of experience, or 9 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 DoD issued Top Secret/SCI clearance (TS/SCI)
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Experience with data analysis and Java, MATLAB, Python, or other data processing languages, as well as associated data collection and analysis toolkits, is required
• Extensive experience working in the missile defense domain, specifically in tracking and discrimination
• Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, software development, software testing, algorithm development, troubleshooting, and one or more of the following areas:
  • System analysis
  • Design
  • Modeling
  • Simulation
  • Integration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active in-scope US Government DoD issued TS/SCI clearance
• Familiarity with object-oriented languages, especially integration of software into an existing Java network/ecosystem of microservices, is highly desired
• Experience using Command, Control Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) software processes and methods is highly desired

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: $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.