Software Engineer ENT

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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—Missile Defense Integration provides an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Software – ENT (25-583) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2

BMC) program is a crucial component of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle as a whole, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapons systems to meet global and regional mission objectives.

C2

BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that provide an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both globally and regionally to enhance performance. C2

BMC is vital for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.

This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2

BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for software development in Java for the Regional Applications / Enterprise Services (ENT) team based in Colorado Springs, CO. With minimal supervision, they will provide specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as possess broad knowledge of related fields, application implications, and customer areas.

• Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and providing technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user assistance
• Develops or modifies operating system applications based on specifications
• Supports design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
• Collaborate with other system support groups to solve issues, 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 system programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases
• Experienced in software engineering and development using Java/J2EE
• Experience and knowledge of software practices such as:
  • Coding standards
  • Automated testing
  • Automated build pipelines
  • Configuration
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment

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, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of…