Principal Software Engineer – Global SW Engineer (25-297)

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 opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer – Global SW Engineer to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role, based in Colorado Springs, CO, is critical in supporting the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital part of the Missile Defense System. It is a key operational system that allows 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 battle progress, and actively control designated networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals.

C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that provides an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. C2BMC acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a crucial part of all system ground and flight tests, which verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system.

This position is for a Mid-Level Software Engineer on the C2BMC Global program. The candidate will primarily be responsible for software development using Java.

Essential Functions:

• Interact with others using strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work independently or in small teams
• Provide detailed analysis and technical support for an extensive, distributed system written in Java
• Handle complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user support for a significant codebase
• Follow specifications to develop or modify functionality within the code
• Assist with design, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation
• Collaborate with other system support groups to resolve issues, establish standards, and enhance the overall system efficiency
• Design, code, test, and implement tools for automation
• Be adaptable in a highly dynamic and constantly changing environment
• Provide detailed analysis and technical support for an extensive, distributed system written in Java
• Command and control system application development

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 years of experience, or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• Applicants must possess 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 TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Experience with Java is required
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend and develop a solution
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to work effectively in a rapid-paced, team environment
• Knowledge of software practices and coding standards
• Previous experience with message translation so