Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Software – SA (26-081) 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 C2BMC program is crucial for the Missile Defense System. It allows the U.S. president, defense secretary, and combatant commanders to plan missile defense operations, monitor battles, and adjust networked sensors and weapons in real-time to achieve regional and global objectives. Supporting layered defenses, C2BMC enables quick, effective responses to threats across all ranges and flight stages. It acts as a force multiplier by linking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems globally, enhancing overall efficiency. Moreover, C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and showcase current and future missile defense capabilities. 

This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for developing Java software for Systems Architecture (Sys-Ar), part of the Regional Applications team in Huntsville, AL. With minimal guidance, the candidate will provide specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related areas, application impacts, and customer needs. 

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and providing technical support for systems software products, including resolving complex problems, designing, developing, testing, integrating operations, and supporting users 

• Maintains currency, debugs, and configures associated with software products 

• Develops or modifies operating system applications based on specifications 

• Supports design, coding, benchspan testing, debugging, and documenting programs 

• Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, establish standards, and enhance the overall efficiency of the operating system 

• Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operations automation 

• Works on most phases of software systems programming applications, and may need minor instruction and guidance in other phases 

• A leadership position may be required on small software-focused teams 

• 5+ years of relevant experience and possibly a post-secondary degree or training in a related field 

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 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 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 

• Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment 

• Software engineering and software development with strong Java/J2EE experience 

• Will have experience and knowledge of software practices, including coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management 

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

• Extensive experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits 

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify the root cause, and recommend, design, and implement a solution 

• Use of common software development and management tools such as Maven, Git/GitHub, Nexus, and Eclipse 

• Experience with Agile development methodologies 

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Command and control system application development 

• Experience with software integration and formal testing 

• Knowledge and experience implementing Cybersecurity/RMF requirements 

• Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders 

• Small-team leadership experience (Agile team leadership strongly desired); mentoring and guiding junior engineers 

• Experience with performance modeling 

• Experience with microservices 

• Experience with DevSecOps and/or build management 

• Designing and building graphical user interfaces 

• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks 

• Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration; net-centric, horizontal integration program expertise is a plus 

What We Can Offer You: 

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the companys success. The benefits offered are flexible and customizable, allowing you to choose options that best suit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits include the following: 

• Health Plan 

• Savings Plan  

• Paid Time Off 

• Education Assistance 

• Training and Development 

• Flexible Work Arrangements  

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx 

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