Principal MES Software Developer Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Chief Information & Digital Office (CDIO) is seeking a mid-level Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Software Developer (experience level 3).

We prefer that the employee work on site from the Northrop Grumman Allegheny Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) campus, located in Rocket Center, WV. However, other work options (including virtual work options) may be considered.

NOTE- This position will require routine business travel to support the Elkton, MD facility (travel up to 25% or ~13 weeks per year).

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Support Solumina G-Series (G8) to iSeries transition, including defining business processes and new software capability, implement and manage integration API elements using software configuration management practices
• Author integrations between iBASE-t Solumina (iSeries) and SAP S4/HANA ERP which replicate current business process or existing integrations from Solumina to Costpoint ERP
• Analyze, enhance, install, test, and modify enterprise-wide software systems
• Develop requirements, workflow, and perform systems analysis
• Correct program errors, prepare operating instructions, compile documentation of program development, and analyze system capabilities
• Deploy code updates in Development and Test environments for user testing
• Establish standards for the development and maintenance of new and existing products or the merging of databases across multiple Northrop Grumman site locations
• Provide real time gathering of inputs from the manufacturing work centers, document and track each item to closure within the requirements of change control process
• This role is typically designed for software development with a minor amount of system administration or data analytic responsibilities
• Responsible to prioritize work, perform work independently and within a team. Ability to receive guidance from senior technical teammates
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, meet with team members and users to develop solutions
• Represent the organization to other business groups, provide sound technical understanding and commit to performance within the margins of the system capabilities
• Experience providing technical solutions consistent with organizational objectives and business processes
• Knowledge of software verification processes and techniques, test reporting, regression testing, and test data analysis
• Must be able to share a rotating schedule for ‘on call’ support over nights, weekends, and holidays with other team members

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered minimally qualified for a level 3 position, you must meet the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience as a Software Developer; OR a Master's Degree with 2 years of experience as a Software Developer is required
• Must have 2 years of experience at a minimum with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) application tool Solumina G7/G8 or