Sr Principal Software Engineer RA; -409 & 25-410 - R10206645-2

Overview

Sr Principal Software Engineer - (RA) (25-409 & 25-410) - R-2 at Northrop Grumman.

Location:

Huntsville, AL or Colorado Springs, CO. Travel: 10%. Clearance:
Secret. This role requires on-site work with no remote options. Relocation assistance is not available.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Software Engineer (RA) to join our team of experienced and diverse professionals. This role supports the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. The candidate will be responsible for developing software in Java for one of the Regional Applications teams in Huntsville (Battle Management, System-Arch, or Track Server).

With minimal oversight, provides specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, application impact, and customer areas.

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

BMC) program is a key part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an operational platform allowing leaders to plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2

BMC delivers a layered missile defense capability, connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems globally and locally. It is a vital component of all ground and flight tests.

This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2

BMC program. The candidate will develop Java-based software for the Regional Applications teams in Huntsville (Battle Management, System-Arch, or Track Server). With minimal oversight, provides specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, application impact, 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 support
• Keeps software products current, debugs, and configures related systems
• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications
• Assists with design, coding, benchmarking, testing, debugging, and documenting programs
• Collaborate with other system support groups to resolve issues, establish standards, and enhance the overall efficiency of the operating system
• Designs, codes, tests, and deploys tools for automating operations
• Participates in most phases of software systems programming and may require minor guidance in other phases
• Leadership roles on small software-focused teams may be necessary

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience, or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application (required to start)
• Active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) strongly preferred at the time of application. If not held, it must be obtained within 40 days of the start date; candidate is responsible for securing and maintaining certification
• Software engineering and development with extensive Java/J2EE experience
• Experience with software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management
• Proficiency with tools such as Maven, git/Git Hub, Nexus, Eclipse
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of Use Cases and SysML diagrams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment

• Current and active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher at time of…