Software Engineer - Level 3

Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available.

Clearance Required for Start: Yes.

Clearance Type: Secret.

Travel: No.

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer – TRK (26-274) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals based in Huntsville, AL. This role supports the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

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 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, serving as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. It is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2

BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for Java software development for the Track Server team within the Regional Applications teams in Huntsville. Under minimal direction, the candidate provides specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, application implications, and customer areas.

• Responsible for in-depth analysis and 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.
• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating‑system applications.
• Assists with the design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs.
• Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve issues, set standards, and improve overall efficiency of the operating system.
• Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operational automation.
• Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 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.
• Software engineering and software development experience with Java/J2EE or alternative object‑oriented development experience.
• Experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management.
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