Engineer Software - SA; Security Clearance

Position: Engineer Software - SA (26-083) with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
No

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 offers an excellent opportunity for an Engineer Software - SA (26-083) to join our talented and diverse team. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

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

BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2

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

BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. This role is for a Software Engineer on the C2

BMC program. The candidate will handle Java software development within the Systems Architecture (Sys-Ar) of the Regional Applications team in Huntsville, AL. Working under guidance, they will bring experience from various systems and software areas, along with a broad understanding of related disciplines, application impacts, and customer sectors.

Essential Functions:

* Responsible for analyzing and providing technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support

* Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products

* Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system 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

* Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases

Basic Qualifications:

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, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to 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

* Understanding of software engineering and software development, with Java/J2EE experience or equivalent OO development experience (additional C++ experience is also desired)

* Knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management

* Must have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

* Understanding of standard systems engineering design artifacts, such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

Preferred Qualifications:

Desired experience in these areas:
* Knowledge of agile development methodologies

* Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also desired)

* Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops  and/or build management

* Willingness to take on unanticipated tasks

* Familiarity with common software development and management tools such as Maven, Git/Git Hub, Nexus, and…