Sr Principal Engineer Software - SA; Security Clearance

Position: Sr Principal Engineer Software - SA (26-081) 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 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 Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2

BMC) program is integral to the Missile Defense System. It allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at various levels to plan missile defense operations, track battles, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapons to meet global and regional objectives. C2

BMC supports layered missile defenses, enabling quick, appropriate responses to threats at all ranges and flight stages. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems worldwide, enhancing overall performance. Additionally, C2

BMC is crucial for all ground and flight tests that validate and showcase the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system. This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2

BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for Java software development for Systems Architecture (Sys-Ar), a Regional Applications team in Huntsville, AL. Under minimal direction, the candidate will provide specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, application implications, and customer areas.

Essential Functions:

* Responsible for in-depth analysis and technical support of 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

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

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

* Leadership roles on small, software-focused teams may be required

* Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team setting

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

* Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

* 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,…